World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Nicholas Finelli
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Madison, New Jersey
Honored By
Fred A. Halkett, Jr.
ENLISTED IN APRIL OF 1944. TRAINED AT PARRIS ISLAND IN SOUTH CAROLINA. SENT OVERSEAS TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC IN MAY OF 1944. ASSIGNED TO THE 4TH MARINE DIVISION, CHARLIE COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 25TH REGIMENT. PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OF IWO JIMA ON FEBRUARY 19, 1945 WHILE SERVING WITH A MACHINE GUN PLATOON. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON FEBRUARY 28, 1945 AS A RESULT OF WOUNDS RECEIVED ON IWO JIMA. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL WITH BATTLE STAR.