The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Grant C. Young (NSN: 0-315272), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron TEN (VT-10), attached to the U.S.S. INTREPID (CV-11), in operations against the Japanese Fleet on 7 April 1945, in the East China Sea. Flying in a group of twelve torpedo bombers, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Young participated in a coordinated torpedo attack against an enemy force. In the face of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, he skillfully and courageously pressed home his attack to within one thousand yards of an enemy battleship, scoring a direct hit with his torpedo which contributed materially to the sinking of the vessel immediately after the attack. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.