George Francis Grady

Infobox Military Person
name = George Francis Grady
born = birth date|1920|4|28
died = death date and age|1942|8|7|1920|4|28
placeofbirth = New York City
placeofdeath = Gavutu, Solomon Islands


caption =
nickname =
allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1938-1942
rank = Corporal
branch = United States Marine Corps
unit = 1st Marine Division
battles = World War II *Guadalcanal campaign
awards = Navy Cross

George Francis Grady was born 28 April, 1920 in New York City.

Marine Corps career

"Grady" enlisted in the United States Marine Corps 11 October, 1938.

Awarded the Navy Cross medal

Assigned to the 1st Marine Division, Corporal "Grady" was killed in action on Gavutu, Solomon Islands, 7 August, 1942. Although aware that his weapon was not functioning, "Grady" rushed three of the enemy who were firing on his squad, engaged them in hand-to-hand combat, and succeeded in overpowering two of them before he himself was killed. For his courage and self-sacrifice, "Grady" was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.

Namesake

"Grady" (DE-445) was launched by Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Newark, New Jersey, 2 April, 1944; sponsored by Miss Margaret Grady, sister of the namesake; and commissioned 11 September, 1944, Lt. Comdr. Francis R. King in command.

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References

:DANFS
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/g7/grady.htm George Francis Grady]