John J. Brady

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. Brady, Chaplain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6 – 7, 1918. Chaplain Brady made two complete tours of the front line under severe fire, carried on his duties as chaplain with untiring service and ministered to the men of the regiment under unusually trying circumstances. He continually exposed himself to carry cigarettes to men of the line who had no opportunity to get them otherwise.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade (ChC) John J. Brady, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession in serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces Chaplain Brady exposed himself fearlessly, making a complete tour of the front lines twice, and carrying cigarettes to men who would not have had an opportunity otherwise to get them. He carried out his duties as a Chaplain with devotion and was cool under fire.