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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

He was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for heroism that day.

From Washington Times Jun. 18, 2022

Canley was awarded the Navy Cross, the Marine Corps’ second-highest decoration for valor.

From Washington Post May 12, 2022

In the days that followed, Severance earned the Silver Star, the Marines’ third-highest decoration for valor after the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross.

From Seattle Times Aug. 5, 2021

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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