John William Finn

1909–2010 (age 101)

U.S. Navy chief petty officer

Biography

John William Finn, born in 1909, exemplified heroism as a U.S. Navy chief petty officer, bravely defending Pearl Harbor and earning the Medal of Honor for risking his life to save others amid chaos.

He was laid to rest at Saint Carmel Cemetery in 2010, leaving behind a legacy of courage, steadfast faith, and devotion to the country he served with honor.

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