World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John J. Finnessy, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New Castle, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Elizabeth R. Finnessy
Relationship
Wife
SERVED IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC WITH THE 82ND FLEET AIR BASE, 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION DURING FOUR CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED A BRONZE STAR FOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT ON LEYTE AND LUZON AS FORWARD OBSERVER WITH THE FIELD ARTILLERY AND AS BATTALION AMMUNITIONS OFFICER.