Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Trooper

Unit:

No. 4 Commando, 1st Special Service Brigade, Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

October 2nd, 1942

Awarded for:

Operation Jubilee

Recommendation:
"Trooper Finney showed great courage and a high sense of duty by climping a telegraph pole and under heavy fire in broad daylight, cutting lateral communications which were of extreme importance to the enemy. He was fully exposed, but worked coolly with wire-cutters and, although the pole to which he was clinging was hit several times, Finney bore a charmed life and got down again uninjured."

"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the combined attack on Dieppe."