David Finlay | |
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| Born | 29 January 1893 Guardbridge, Fife |
| Died | 21 January 1916 (aged 22) Iraq |
| Buried | Remembered on the Basra Memorial |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service | &sq=&lang=&file=File:Flag_of_the_British_Army.svg){kind=small} British Army |
| Years of service | 1910 - 1916 † |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Black Watch |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
David Finlay VC (29 January 1893[1] – 21 January 1916) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
- ^ Births (CR) Scotland. Guardbridge, Leuchars, Fife. FINLAY, David. 29 January 1893. 445/00 0014. Scotlands' People web site : accessed 21 December 2014.