from which two of our men were directing mortar fire against enemy emplacements, Private First Class New instantly perceived the dire peril to the other Marines and, with utter disregard for his own safety, unhesitatingly flung himself upon the grenade and absorbed the full impact of the explosion, thus saving the lives of the two observers. Private First Class New's great personal valor and selfless conduct in the face of almost certain death reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country." /S/ FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Further Honors In 1946, the U.S. Navy commissioned the destroyer USS New (DD-818), named in honor of New. The city of Mobile, Alabama, renamed its Cottage Hill Park as "Medal of Honor Park" in memory of New in August 2001. See also List of Medal of Honor recipients References "Plaques to honor medal winners," by George Werneth, Mobile (Alabama) Register, August 9, 2001, p. B1. 1925 births 1944 deaths United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients United States Marines Military personnel from Mobile, Alabama United States Marine Corps personnel killed in World War II World War II recipients of the Medal of Honor Deaths by hand grenade