William Granat

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to William Granat, Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Battleship U.S.S. COLORADO (BB-45), a fire support ship, in action against the enemy on 24 July 1944, at Tinian in the Pacific War Area. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.