World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James M. Finnerty
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Jersey City, New Jersey
Honored By
Mr. John Finnerty
Relationship
Nephew
Parachuted into Normandy with the 506th Parachute Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Captured by the enemy and remained a Prisoner of War for 10 months. Liberated by the U.S. troops in May 1945.