Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
William
M.
Finerty

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    2d Infantry Regiment

    Action Date:

    July 2, 1898
    D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal in lieu of the Certificate of Merit previously issued to Corporal William M. Finerty, United States Army, for most distinguished conduct while serving as a member of Company E, 2d Infantry Regiment, at Santiago, Cuba, on 2 July 1898.