Admiral Kidd was standing on the bridge of the ship when it unexpectedly blew up (as did the ship’s captain). I never have seen where that merited the Medal. How was he any different than any other officer or man that did his duty that day? Compare their actions to some of the others on the list.
But the Navy needed heroes as well as goats that day. The post attack actions of the navy don’t reflect well upon the senior officers of that service.
Finn lived to be a hundred years old and passed a few years ago. RIP.
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He was the most unassuming man you would ever hope to meet and was always gracious. He passed a few years ago and the world is a poorer place without him.
Theirs was the greatest generation.
One of my uncles was on a ship docked in Pearl Harbor. His ship was hit by a bomb and he pulled injured people off on many times going back searching the ship while bombing was still happening. He and others stashed injured under upside down life boats on shore. He got a medal, but I don’t know which one.
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I met John Finn in a casino in Laughlin NV in 1999 and had a beer with him. It was an honor.
After reading the citations, It makes you proud,humble, and thankful that American citizens/sailors care so much for their fellow men. Prayers for all. Amen.
15? That sounds more then Iwo Jima!