John A. Fitzgerald

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John A. Fitzgerald, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. GRENADIER (SS-210), in actions as a Prisoner of War following the sinking of that vessel on 22 April 1943. Lieutenant Commander Fitzgerald unflinchingly withstood the cruelties of his captors. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.