Navy Cross - Wikipedia
WEBThe Navy Cross is the United States Naval Service's second-highest military decoration awarded for Sailors and Marines who distinguish themselves for extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. [3]
NAVY CROSS RECIPIENTS - Military Times
WEBThe complete list of Navy Cross recipients in the Vietnam War, WW2, and other U.S. conflicts.
6 Things You Should Know About the Navy Cross · United ...
WEBMar 8, 2021 — The Navy Cross is the second-highest military decoration that members of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps can receive, second only to the Medal of Honor. It is the equivalent of the Army’s Distinguished Service Cross, the Air Force and Space Force’s Air Force Cross and the Coast Guard’s Coast Guard Cross. 3.
Navy Cross - NHHC
WEBThe Navy Cross was established by an act of Congress (Public Law 253) on 4 February 1919 "to any person who, while in the naval service of the United States, since the sixth day of April,...
Navy Cross - Home of Heroes
WEBThere are nearly 4,000 recipients of the Navy Cross which was awarded for exemplary and heroic service during World War II. Here's the Breakout by Branch of Service Navy - 2,889
5 Incredible Navy Cross Recipients - Military.com
WEBOct 7, 2017 — The Navy Cross is the second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. These heroes saved numerous lives without regard to their own safety. Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee, USN; Portrait ...
Marine corporal awarded Navy Cross 55 years after Vietnam heroics
WEBAug 30, 2024 — Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, pins Cpl. Daniel Heller, a Vietnam veteran, during his Navy Cross award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., on Aug. 28 ...
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