Patrick Finn

Born in Barnard Castle, he enlisted in the 6th Battalion DLI in 1914. He was awarded the Military Medal at Wancourt Ridge on 15 September 1917, when he assisted in drawing enemy fire away from a raid by 9 DLI by using dummy soldiers and a tank. In April 1918 during the Battle of the Lys, 6 DLI were retreating and reduced to only 100 soldiers. Company Sergeant Major Finn took command of his company and "led his men under very heavy shell fire, holding on to successive positions in the face of overwhelming numbers". He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He was later awarded the Bar to his MM.

Patrick Finn was killed in action on 27 May 1918. He was 23 years old. He is buried in La Ville aux Bois British Cemetery in France.