Son of J. Bryant Lindley and Mary Eveline Lindley, of Barkly House, Claremont, Cape Province, South Africa. Educated at St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown
LG 16 September 1918 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during recent operations. He carried out very successful long-distance reconnaissances and bomb raids under adverse weather conditions, and during low-bombing and machine-gun actions he did most brilliant work. Throughout he showed great gallantry and skill."