AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying CRoss for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as Radioman and Gunner of a Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron TEN, attached to the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE, during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Marianas Islands from June 19 to 29, 1944 Completing his twentieth mission during this period, Grenier participated in strikes against enemy airfields and in a successful search for the enemy Fleet. Despite enemy antiaircraft fire, he contributed materially to the success of his pilot in inflicting damage on the enemy. His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Services.