Finney, Carl Edwin, LTJG

The USS Harder (SS-257) began her 6th War Patrol on August 5th, 1944 and formed a "wolfpack" with four other submarines. She sank two merchant ships before her final attack on August 24th. While the Hake escaped sinking, a depth charge attack sunk the Harder with all hands. Lieutenant Junior Grade Finney was listed as Missing in Action and later declared dead 2 October 1945.

Service numbers: Enlisted - 3209245   Officer - 356553

Silver Star
Awarded for Actions During World War II
Service: Navy
Division: U.S.S. Harder (SS-257)
General Orders: Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 336 (March 1945)
Citation: The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Carl Edwin Finney (NSN: 0-356553), United States Navy, for gallantry in action while serving aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy-controlled waters during World War II. While serving aboard the U.S.S. HARDER (SS-257) during an aggressive and highly successful war patrol in Japanese-controlled waters, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Finney performed his duties skillfully and with determination under extremely hazardous battle conditions. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.