GRADY-JOHN
JOHN GRADY
Deceased
12/09/1956
Rate/Rank
CAPT
CAPT
Service Branch
USN 00/1890 - 12/1922
USN 2/1942 - 00/0000
Born
12/25/1872
NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA
USS NEW HAMPSHIRE BB-25, VERA CRUZ, MEXICO
CO, USS COLUGA AF-3
CO, USS WILHELMINA ID# 2168
CO, USS DOLPHIN PG-24
COURT MARTIAL BOARD, NY NAVY YARD, NY
MEDAL OF HONOR
NAVY CROSS
SPANISH CAMPAIGN MEDAL
WORLD WAR I VICTORY MEDAL W/TRANSPORT CLASP
AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant John Grady, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in battle during the engagement of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 22 April 1914. During the second day's fighting, the service performed by Lieutenant Grady, in command of the 2d Regiment, Artillery, was eminent and conspicuous. From necessarily exposed positions, he shelled the enemy from the strongest position.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 177 (December 4, 1915)
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Action Date: 22-Apr-14 Service: Navy Rank: Lieutenant Regiment: 2d Regiment (Artillery |
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