Veteran Information
Date of Birth: Jan 23 1893
Date of Death: May 5 1983
Address: Railroad Ave Rye NY
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Service Number: Aero Squadrons / Aviation Section
Description
Michael James Finan
Michael James Finan
EARLY LIFE
Michael James Finan was born on January 23, 1893, in Cloonacool, County Sligo, Ireland, the son of Roger Finan and Mary Battle.
Like many Irish immigrants of his generation, he came to the United States seeking steady employment and improved living conditions.
He settled in Rye, New York, where he lived on Railroad Avenue and worked as a chauffeur.
WORLD WAR I SERVICE
Finan registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in Rye, New York.
He enlisted in the United States Army on November 21, 1917, at Fort Slocum, New York.
He served in multiple Aero Squadrons supporting early military aviation operations.
He was promoted to Corporal on September 5, 1918, and his record indicates no wounds received in action and no overseas service. He was honorably discharged on January 29, 1919.
POSTWAR LIFE
After the war, Finan worked as a chauffeur at the Sailor Rye Estate and lived in Rye for over 60 years.
He was a parishioner of the Church of the Resurrection and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Michael James Finan died on May 5, 1983, in Port Chester, New York.
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