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John William Finn (24 July 1909 – 27 May 2010) was a sailor in the United States Navy who, as a chief petty officer and aviation ordnanceman, received the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II.
Learn about the extraordinary heroism of John William Finn, a U.S. Navy lieutenant who fought off Japanese airplanes at Kaneohe Bay in 1941. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions and later became a living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
May 13, 2021 · John William Finn was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 23, 1909. He served continuously as an enlisted man in the Navy from July 29, 1926, when he was first sworn in,...
Mar 16, 2018 · Finn, John William, Chief Aviation Ordnanceman, USN. Born 23 July 1909, Los Angeles, CA. Accredited to California. Citation: " For extraordinary heroism, distingushed service, and devotion above...
Lieutenant John William Finn was a U.S. Navy officer who received the U.S. military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.
Lieutenant John W Finn, USN, (Retired), was awarded the Medal of Honor for his "extraordinary heroism, distinguished service, and devotion above and beyond the call of duty" while serving as...
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His extraordinary heroism and conduct in this action were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. Rank: Lieutenant. Conflicts: World War II. Organization: U.S. Navy. Previous Francis Currey.
