"For extraordinary heroism, distinguished service and devotion above and
beyond the call of duty. During the first attack by Japanese airplanes
on the Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Territory of Hawaii, on December
7, 1941, he promptly secured and manned a .50 caliber machine gun
mounted on an instruction stand in a completely exposed section of the
parking ramp, which was under heavy enemy machine gun strafing fire.
Although painfully wounded many times, he continued to man this gun and
to return the enemy's fire vigorously and with telling effect throughout
the enemy strafing and bombing attacks and with complete disregard for
his own personal safety. It was only by specific orders that he was
persuaded to leave his post to seek medical attention. Following
first-aid treatment, although obviously suffering much pain and moving
with great difficulty, he returned to the squadron area and actively
supervised the rearming of returning planes. His extraordinary heroism
and conduct in this action are considered to be in keeping with the
highest traditions of the Naval Service."
From Lt. Finn's Medal of Honor citation, awarded on September 14, 1942.
Thank you for your service and may you be at peace,
Brian
Thank you for your service and may you be at peace,
Brian
Ferry Boat, J.W. Finn
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