The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Commander Edward Raymond Joseph Griffin (NSN: 0-54979), United States Navy, for heroism in combat with the enemy during the period from 7 to 28 December 1941, in organizing, administering and directing the vessels of Mine Division NINE, in the Manila Bay Area of the Philippine Islands. Although exposed to frequent horizontal and dive bombing attacks by enemy Japanese air forces, Lieutenant Commander Griffin conducted missions of strategic importance and of a hazardous nature involving mine laying, mine sweeping and distant night patrols for intercepting enemy landing parties. The conduct of Lieutenant Commander Griffin throughout this period reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.