The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Frederick W. Cramer (MCSN: 337558), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with the Second Battalion, Second Marines, SECOND Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on the Island of Saipan in the Marianas, on 17 June 1944. Manning his machine-gun with determined aggressiveness during a fierce tank-supported Japanese counterattack, Private First Class Cramer poured a steady stream of devastating gunfire at the oncoming enemy forces until his position was ruthlessly overrun by an enemy tank. Armed only with a pistol and hand grenades, he fearlessly risked his life to run alongside the tank and, firing his gun at the tank commander and hurling a grenade into the open hatch, he succeeded in damaging and disabling the armored vehicle. By his intrepid initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and great personal valor, Private First Class Cramer aided materially in the successful defense of his sector, and his unwavering devotion to duty throughout a period of bitter hostilities reflects the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.