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Navy cross aerographer?
The (US) Navy Cross is an award (medal) of the US Navy. An "aerographer" is an individual that study's the air or atmosphere.
Highest--Navy air medal or distinguished flying cross?
The distinguished flying cross is higher than the air medal.
Was Dorie Miller awarded the Medal of Honor?
No he was not, but he did get awarded the navy cross which is the secord highest medal in the navy. Sincerly Reaper7924 To make it confusing, when Miller was awarded the Navy Cross it was the third highest decoration. The Distinguished Service Cross was second. After WWII the order was changed. Some historians contend that had Miller been white, he would have been awarded the Medal of Honor.
Is there a list of Vietnam navy cross recipients?
Medal of Honor? Distingushed Fyling Cross? Silver Star? Bronze Star? Purple Heart? What medal are you wanting to know about?
When is someone awarded a Navy Cross?
The Navy Cross is the second highest military medal for valor that is allowed to be awarded for extraordinary heroism in combat. The Navy Cross may only be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps.
What medals are higher than the Silver Star?
These US Service Medals are all higher commendations than the Silver Star. In their Order of Precedence: 1. Medal of Honor 2. Service Cross Medals: Navy Cross, Army Distinguished Sevice Cross, Air Force Cross 3. Distinguished Service Medals: Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Distiguished Service Medal and Coast Guard Distinguished SErvice Medal. 4. Silver Star The Medal of Honor, Service Cross, Silver Star are awarded for different degrees of heroism in battle.
What do you get a navy cross ribbon for?
Navy Cross is the Navy's equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross and the Air Force Cross. It is usually only awarded to Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard personel, but can be awarded to any member of the US Military. It is the second highest award for valor a serviceman can receive. Essentially its a step down from the Congressional Medal of Honor. Note: Not really a big deal, but it is referred to as a medal, not a ribbon.
What are USMC personal awards?
personal awards are those given for actions the awardee has performed. Personal Decorations. (Listed in order of precedence.) a. Medal of Honor b. Navy Cross c. Defense Distinguished Service Medal d. Distinguished Service Medal e. Silver Star Medal f. Defense Superior Service Medal g. Legion of Merit h. Distinguished Flying Cross i. Navy and Marine Corps Medal j. Bronze Star Medal k. Purple Heart l. Defense Meritorious Service Medal m. Meritorious Service Medal n. Air Medal o. Joint Service Commendation Medal p. Navy Commendation Medal q. Joint Service Achievement Medal r. Navy Achievement Medal s. Combat Action Ribbon (no medal authorized)
What award is given for specific acts of courage or service?
Medal of Honor Army Distinguished Service Cross Navy Cross Air Force Cross Silver Star Soldier's Medal Navy and Marine Corps Medal Airman's Medal Coast Guard Medal Gold Lifesaving Medal Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Air Medal (v-device) Silver Lifesaving Medal Aerial Achievement Medal (v-device) Joint Service Commendation Medal (v-device) Army Commendation Medal (v-device) Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (v-device) Air Force Commendation Medal (v-device) Coast Guard Commendation Medal (v-device) NOTE: the "v-device" signifies the medal was awarded for valor.
What is a military the award for valor?
Victoria Cross , Croix de Guerre , Bronze Star , Medal of Honor , Navy Cross , e.t.
Did John F. Kennedy win navy cross?
No, John F. Kennedy did not win the Navy Cross. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroism in saving his crew during World War II.
What medals did Clint Eastwood wear in heartbreak ridge?
National Defense Medal, Korean Defense Medal, Navy Cross, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star, Congressional Medal Of Honor
