Navy Cross
Naval heroism award
The Navy Cross is the second-highest military decoration awarded by the United States Navy, given for extraordinary heroism in combat.
It ranks just below the Medal of Honor and is equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross and the Air Force Cross.
His grandfather received the Navy Cross for actions at Guadalcanal.
- Silver StarCombat gallantry decoration
- Medal of HonorPeak military valor recognition
- Bronze StarMilitary decoration for merit
- Purple HeartMilitary wound decoration
- above and beyondExceeding normal expectations
combat action · acts of heroism · bravery · Vietnam War · posthumous · honor · Korean War · citation · Battlefield · gallantry · Marine · World War II · hero · fallen soldier · military decorations · valor · enlisted · wartime
- US Navyfleet, sailor, admiral, submarine, destroyer
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
- honorsmedal, award, trophy, certificate, prize
- medalsgold medal, silver medal, bronze medal, medal, Olympic medal
- Military DecorationsMedal of Honor, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star, combat ribbon
- military honorsMedal of Honor, Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Honor
military honor vs. military dishonor
Navy Crossdishonorable discharge
Punitive military separation
court-martial · desertion · conduct unbecoming · general court-martial · dereliction of duty