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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Joseph Warren Finch, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

University City, Missouri

Honored By

John Peterson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN THE NAVAL BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL, 13 NOVEMBER 1942, WHEN HIS SHIP LAFFEY DD-459 WAS SUNK. HE SHARED POSTHUMOUSLY IN THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION AWARDED HIS SHIP FOR ITS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN ACTION AGAINST THE JAPANESE IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC FROM 15 SEPTEMBER UNTIL ITS LOSS. USS FINCH DE-328 WAS NAMED IN HIS HONOR.