Navy Cross

The Navy Cross is the second highest medal that can be awarded by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. It was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 253, 65th Congress) and approved on February 4 1919. The Navy Cross is equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross (Army) and the Air Force Cross (Air Force).

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The Navy Cross has been in effect since April 6 1917.

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Navy Cross: Effective Dates ►

United States Navy: The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States...

United States Marine Corps: The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military. While concerned almost exclusively with shipboard security service and amphibious warfare in its formative years, the Marine Corps has evolved to fill a unique, multi-purpose role within the modern United States military....

February 4: February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 330 days remaining, (331 in leap years)....

Navy Cross related Images and Photos (experimental)

Navy Blues (MOD)	Cross Road II	Cross Tombstone, Cutout	ODM- Cross
Ben Cross	Cross (With Bible Verse)	Criss Cross	Wooden Cross
Cross of Iron	Seventh Cross, The	Christopher Cross: Christopher Cross CD	Christopher Cross: Christopher Cross CD

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►	Introduction
►	Effective Dates
►	Criteria
►	Order of Precedence
►	Devices
►	Designer
►	First Recipient
►	Description and Symbolism
►	Notable Recipients
►	See also

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February 4 (2) - 1917 (1) - April 6 (1) - Gregorian Calendar (1) - Leap year (1) - Air Force Cross (1) - United States Marine Corps (1) - United States Navy (1) - Distinguished Service Cross (1) - 1919 (1) -

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