Harlan Dickson (DD 708) - Naval Cruise Book

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yright 1952 Commander E. C. Finney, USS Harlan R. Dickson Published by ALBERT LOVE ENTERPRISES, Atlanta, Georgia

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THE CAPTAIIV Commander Edwin Carlton Finney, U. S. Navy COMMANDER E. C. FiNNEY was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 22, 1913. Being the son of a naval officer, he received his early education in several schools throughout the country. His naval career began when he graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June, 1937. His first duty station was the U.S.S. Milwaukee (CL5), in which he served in many capacities up to and including Gunnery Officer, between the years 1937-1944. In February, 1944, he was assigned to the U.S.S. Wilkes-Barre iCL 103), helping to commission her, and serving as her Gunnery Officer for a year, and as Navigator for another year. Since the War, Commander Finney has had several assignments: Ordnance Officer, Naval Ammunition Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada; Executive Officer, U.S.S. Mount Mc- Kinley; and Executive Officer and Commanding Officer, U. S. Naval Unit, U. S. Air Force Long Range Guided Missile Proving Ground, Cocoa, Florida. He relieved Commander Allen as commanding officer of the Dickson in Naples, Italy, on May 17, 1951. During World War II, Commander Finney participated in South Atlantic Patrol and Convoy duty. South Pacific convoy duty, and many Western Pacific operations with the Third and Fifth Fleets. At the termination of hostilities he participated in the occupation of Japan, Korea, and North China. Commander Finney has been awarded the following decorations: Navy Commenda- tion Ribbon ; China Service Medal ; American Defense ; European and African Theater ; American Theater; Asiatic-Pacific (four combat stars) Navy Occupation Ribbon; and the Philippine Liberation Medal.