Happy Birthday shout-out from USS Stennis. Click here for Hi-Res.
090624-N-9928E-193 GULF OF ALASKA (June 24, 2009) Weapons department personnel spell out "John Finn" on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to commemorate the 100th birthday of Medal of Honor recipient Naval Aviation Ordnanceman John Finn. John C. Stennis is participating in Northern Edge 2009, a joint exercise focusing on detecting and tracking units at sea, in the air and on land. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)
090624-N-9928E-193 GULF OF ALASKA (June 24, 2009) Weapons department personnel spell out "John Finn" on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) to commemorate the 100th birthday of Medal of Honor recipient Naval Aviation Ordnanceman John Finn. John C. Stennis is participating in Northern Edge 2009, a joint exercise focusing on detecting and tracking units at sea, in the air and on land. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)
LT John Finn was born in Los Angeles CA July 23, 1909.
He was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions on December 7, 1941
Here are some links
From PBS "American Valor"
From the Quarterdeck
From the Home of Heroes
From the MCPON's Facebook page
Last month from Chandlers Watch
World War II Hero John Finn Meets Metal of Honor
From Andrew Briebart's Big Hollywood
Gold Star Mom Angelia Phillips: Happy 100th Birthday Mr. John Finn
No comments:
Post a Comment