John Grady

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.

The Navy Cross is awarded to Commander John Grady, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Wihelmina, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of transporting and escorting troops and supplies to European ports through waters infested with enemy submarines and mines.