Edward J. Finnegan

Edward J. Finnegan enlisted in the Naval Reserve on July 15, 1943.

He served as an Electrician's Mate 2nd Class in the Pacific Theater and the continental United States.

Mr. Finnegan was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

He was honorably discharged on April 20, 1946 at Lido Beach, Calif.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 80.

 

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