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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John W. Finneran

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Largo, Florida

Honored By

MSgt Russell Rulau

Relationship

Comrade

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ABOARD THE CRUISER USS ST. LOUIS IN ELEVEN NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. THE SHIP WAS TORPEDOED IN 'THE SLOT' OFF GUADALCANAL, AND WAS REPAIRED AT MARE ISLAND NAVY YARD, CALIFORNIA. EARNED ELEVEN BATTLE STARS ON THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL. SERVED FROM 1943 TO 1946.