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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain William Granat, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Director, Fleet Maintenance Division, Bureau of Ordnance, 22 January 1942 to 16 August 1943; and Director of Naval Ordnance and Establishments Division, Bureau of Ordnance, 16 April to 30 August 1945.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Colorado (BB-45)

    Action Date:

    July 24, 1944
    Commander Amphibious Forces Pacific: Serial 2113 (November 7, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain William Granat, United States 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, during the assault on the Japanese-held island of Tinian, on 24 July 1944. although his ship had been repeatedly struck by hostile gunfire, Captain Granat gallantly maintained his covering position for the maneuver and coolly took under fire and silenced the enemy shore battery which had damaged his vessel. His leadership and courage in the face of grave hazards reflect the highest credit upon Captain Granat and the United States Naval Service.