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We remember David Finlay
We remember David Finlay
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7414713
1893
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7655186
9th May 1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
1780
2nd Royal Highlanders
Source:1746004
service
British Army
Serjeant
1780
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:7414713
1916
death
Source:7414713
21st January 1916
burial
Iraq
Source:7414713
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Finlay |
| Source | 7655186 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1780 | 2nd Royal Highlanders | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 1780 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Selena49658 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| David Finlay Victory Cross | Emma10799 |
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