Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Lieutenant F. W. Finlay, 16th Reserve Battalion, Canadian Infantry, late Sergeant, 29th Battalion (Vancouver), Canadian Infantry

1914-15 Star (75825 Cpl. F. W. Finlay. 29/Can: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. F. W. Finlay.) mounted for wear, very fine (3) £60-£80

Frederick William Finlay was born in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland in November 1890. He initially served during the Great War as a Sergeant with the 29th Battalion (Vancouver), Canadian Infantry on the Western Front. Finlay was commissioned Lieutenant in the 16th Reserve Battalion.