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Navy Cross
Navy Cross
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NameNavy Cross
Awarded byUnited States Department of the Navy
HigherMedal of Honor
LowerNavy Distinguished Service Medal
RelatedDistinguished Service Cross (United States), Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)

Navy Cross. The Navy Cross is the second-highest military honor that can be awarded to members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps for extraordinary heroism in combat, as recognized by the United States Department of the Navy. It is awarded for actions that are deemed to be of lesser degree than those required for the awarding of the Medal of Honor, but still demonstrate extraordinary heroism and risk of life. The Navy Cross is equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross (United States) awarded to members of the United States Army and the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States), Air Force Cross, and Coast Guard Cross awarded to members of the United States Air Force and United States Coast Guard. Recipients of the Navy Cross include notable figures such as James Stockdale, Michael Thornton, and Robert Kerrey, who have all been recognized for their bravery and selflessness in combat, often in conjunction with other awards such as the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal.

● History of

the Navy Cross The Navy Cross was established on February 4, 1919, by United States Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, and it was initially called the Navy Cross Medal. The first awards of the Navy Cross were made to World War I veterans, including John H. Balch and Weedon E. Osborne, who were recognized for their heroism in combat. During World War II, the Navy Cross was awarded to numerous individuals, including Chester Nimitz, William Halsey Jr., and Raymond Spruance, who played key roles in the Pacific Theater of Operations. The Navy Cross has also been awarded for actions during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, with recipients including Lewis Puller and Oliver North, who were recognized for their bravery and leadership in combat.

● Eligibility and Criteria

The Navy Cross is awarded to members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps who distinguish themselves by extraordinary heroism in combat, as recognized by the United States Department of the Navy. To be eligible for the award, an individual must have performed an act of extraordinary heroism while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States, and the act must have been of such a nature that it sets the individual apart from their comrades. The award is typically made for actions that involve great personal risk, such as those taken by Daniel Inouye and Robert Lecky during World War II, and it may be awarded posthumously. The Navy Cross is also awarded to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary heroism while serving with the United States Coast Guard or other branches of the United States Armed Forces, such as Douglas MacArthur and Omar Bradley.

● Notable Recipients

There have been numerous notable recipients of the Navy Cross, including James Stockdale, who was awarded the medal for his actions during the Vietnam War, and Michael Thornton, who was awarded the medal for his actions during the Vietnam War. Other notable recipients include Robert Kerrey, who was awarded the medal for his actions during the Vietnam War, and John McCain, who was awarded the medal for his actions during the Vietnam War. The Navy Cross has also been awarded to individuals such as Chesty Puller and Gregory Boyington, who were recognized for their bravery and leadership in combat. Recipients of the Navy Cross have also been recognized with other awards, such as the Medal of Honor, Silver Star, and Bronze Star Medal, and have gone on to serve in prominent roles, such as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of the Navy.

● Appearance and Wear

The Navy Cross is a gold cross with a blue ribbon, and it is worn on the left side of the uniform. The medal is awarded with a citation, which describes the act of heroism for which the award was made, and it may be awarded with additional devices, such as the Combat "V" device, which indicates that the award was made for combat heroism. The Navy Cross is typically presented in a formal ceremony, and it is often accompanied by other awards and honors, such as the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and the Legion of Merit. Recipients of the Navy Cross are also entitled to wear the Navy Cross ribbon on their uniform, and they may be authorized to wear other ribbons and devices, such as the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Unit Commendation.

● Equivalent Awards

The Navy Cross is equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross (United States) awarded to members of the United States Army, and the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States), Air Force Cross, and Coast Guard Cross awarded to members of the United States Air Force and United States Coast Guard. The Navy Cross is also equivalent to the Medal of Honor in terms of precedence, but it is considered to be a lesser award in terms of the level of heroism required. The Navy Cross is considered to be a high-level award, and it is typically awarded for actions that are of a lesser degree than those required for the awarding of the Medal of Honor, but still demonstrate extraordinary heroism and risk of life. Recipients of the Navy Cross have also been recognized with other equivalent awards, such as the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal, and have gone on to serve in prominent roles, such as Commandant of the Marine Corps and Chief of Naval Operations.

● Statistics and Legacy

The Navy Cross has been awarded to over 6,000 individuals since its establishment in 1919, including World War I and World War II veterans, as well as individuals who have served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The award is considered to be a high honor, and it is typically awarded to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary heroism in combat, such as John Basilone and Gregory Boyington. The Navy Cross has also been awarded to individuals who have served in other branches of the United States Armed Forces, such as Douglas MacArthur and Omar Bradley, and it is considered to be an important part of the United States military awards and decorations system. Recipients of the Navy Cross have gone on to serve in prominent roles, such as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of the Navy, and have been recognized with other awards and honors, such as the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Navy Cross is also recognized by other countries, such as the United Kingdom and Australia, and it is considered to be an important symbol of bravery and heroism. Category:Military awards and decorations of the United States

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