Cullen
John
Finlayson
Born in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
Ancestors 
Son of John Finlayson
and Eleanor (Clotworthy) Finlayson
Brother of
Isabella Sarah Finlayson, Eliza Madge Finlayson, Irvin Robert Finlayson and Edna Finlayson
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at about age 41
in New Zealand
Profile last modified
| Created 25 Jul 2021
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Biography
Cullen Finlayson is an Anzac who served in World War Two.
Cullen John Finlayson is the son of John and Eleanor Finlayson of Whangarei, Northland;
He married Jean Caw of Whangarei in 1935
Gunner Cullen John Finlayson NZ 1/15/2745 New Zealand Artillery
- Auckland Star 22 May 1942 Page 6 [1]
- SOLDIER'S DEATH - CONTRACTED MENINGITIS - IN CAMP ONLY FEW DAYS
- Entering a military camp ten days ago, Mr. Cullen John Finlayson of Kiripaka, Whangarei, contracted meningitis from which he died in the Auckland Public Hospital yesterday.
- Aged 40, he was a son of Mrs. and the late Mr. John Finlayson, also of Kiripaka, where he was born. He was educated at King's College and after leaving school assisted in the management of his-father's property.
- Upon his marriage to Miss Jean Lewis, of Cambridge, he controlled portion of the Kiripaka Estate, upon which he remained until he voluntarily entered the army. Mr. Finlayson was taken ill on Wednesday and was removed to hospital.
- His only brother, Irven Finlayson, went overseas with the First Echelon.
Burial - Maunu Public Cemetery, Whangarei, North Auckland - grave : 1502
Sources
- N.Z. BIRTHS - 1901/11218 - Finlayson Cullen John - parents : Eleanor & John
- N.Z. MARRIAGES - 1935/3640 - Jean Caw & Cullen John Finlayson
- N.Z. DEATHS - 1942/19792 - Finlayson Cullen John age 40 years
- New Zealand War Graves project - Cullen John Finlayson
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