Michael Joseph Malanaphy

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Michael Joseph Malanaphy, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Fire Support Flotilla Commander, in action against the enemy from 16 through 19 February 1945, off Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.