Louis R. Gramling

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Louis R. Gramling, Electrician’s Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Escort Carrier U.S.S. SANTEE (CVE-29), in action against the enemy on 25 October 1944, during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.