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Navy Cross

American  

noun

  1. a U.S. Navy decoration awarded for outstanding heroism in operations against an enemy.


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His commendations included the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and, for wounds received while leading a rifle platoon, two Purple Hearts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2024

His Navy Cross award identifies the MiG-15s he shot down as “enemy aircraft.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2023

Two members of the crew earned the Medal of Honor for their efforts trying to save their fellow sailors, and a third was awarded the Navy Cross.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2022

His third Navy Cross would be awarded posthumously, after the submarine sent 21,594 tons of Japanese shipping to the bottom on its last mission.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2019

Footnote 3-2: After some delay and considerable pressure from civil rights sources, the Navy identified Miller, awarded him the Navy Cross, and promoted him to mess attendant, first class.

From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.

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