John Finiello
Federal prohibition agent
About John Finiello
Lived 1885 – 1930 (aged 44–45).
John Gilbert Finiello (1885 – September 19, 1930) was an agent of the Bureau of Prohibition who was killed during a September 19, 1930 raid on the Rising Sun brewery in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Born in Italy, Finiello was a naturalized immigrant and decorated veteran of World War I who had a reputation for honesty and courage. He had previously turned over a $10,000 bribe intended to avert a raid on another distillery. When he was recognized during the raid he was shot by at least eight gunmen.
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Who was John Finiello?
Federal prohibition agent
When was John Finiello born?
John Finiello was born in 1885.
When did John Finiello die?
John Finiello died on 19 September 1930.
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