Navy Cross
noun
: a U.S. Navy decoration awarded for extraordinary heroism in operations against an armed enemy
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He was killed that day, earning a posthumous Navy Cross.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Doris Miller was an African American sailor who fought attacking Japanese forces during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, for which he was awarded the Navy Cross—the second highest military decoration.
—Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The World War II tank commander and recipient of the Navy Cross, the military’s second-highest recognition for valor, was one of the first service members exposed to a contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 5 Oct. 2024
In recognition of the pilots’ sacrifice, the government awarded Joe Jr. and Willy the Navy Cross, the second-highest military decoration.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Aug. 2024
Team leader Jason Hayes had disclosed — at his Navy Cross ceremony, no less — his TBI and compromised state on recent missions, after which he was called on the carpet by superiors.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Aug. 2024
But Gallagher’s selflessness led to him being awarded the Navy Cross, the second-highest military decoration that can be conferred on a sailor or a Marine.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
During his career, Dealey also received a Navy Cross, two Gold Stars, and the Distinguished Service Cross.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 24 May 2024
His commendations included the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and, for wounds received while leading a rifle platoon, two Purple Hearts.
—Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Doris Miller was an African American sailor who fought attacking Japanese forces during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, for which he was awarded the Navy Cross—the second highest military decoration.
—Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The World War II tank commander and recipient of the Navy Cross, the military’s second-highest recognition for valor, was one of the first service members exposed to a contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 5 Oct. 2024
In recognition of the pilots’ sacrifice, the government awarded Joe Jr. and Willy the Navy Cross, the second-highest military decoration.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Aug. 2024
Team leader Jason Hayes had disclosed — at his Navy Cross ceremony, no less — his TBI and compromised state on recent missions, after which he was called on the carpet by superiors.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Aug. 2024
But Gallagher’s selflessness led to him being awarded the Navy Cross, the second-highest military decoration that can be conferred on a sailor or a Marine.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
During his career, Dealey also received a Navy Cross, two Gold Stars, and the Distinguished Service Cross.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 24 May 2024
His commendations included the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and, for wounds received while leading a rifle platoon, two Purple Hearts.
—Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
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“Navy Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Navy%20Cross. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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