How many Navy Crosses were awarded during the Vietnam War?
How many Navy Crosses were awarded during the Vietnam War?
494 Navy Crosses
There are currently 494 Navy Crosses awarded for actions in the Vietnam War, 178 of those were awarded posthumously.
WHO has received 5 Navy Crosses?
General Lewis Burwell Puller Puller
Puller is the most decorated Marine in American history. He was awarded 5 Navy Crosses and one Distinguished Service Cross….Chesty Puller.
| Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell Puller | |
|---|---|
| Puller in 1950 | |
| Nickname(s) | “Chesty” |
| Born | June 26, 1898 West Point, Virginia |
| Died | October 11, 1971 (aged 73) Hampton, Virginia |
Why is someone awarded the Navy Cross?
The Navy Cross is awarded in recognition of extraordinary heroism. Although originally created for those who exhibited “extraordinary heroism or distinguished service,” the open-ended concept of “distinguished service” has since been removed from the criteria to redefine the award’s focus on valor.
Who has received the Navy Cross?
NAVY CROSS RECIPIENTS
- JAMES STOGNER.
- STEPHEN AUSTIN.
- BRETT MORGANTI.
- NICOLAS CHECQUE.
- JOHN ZAHM.
- BRIAN JACKLIN.
- JUSTIN WILSON.
- PAUL STEPHENS.
Who has the most medal of honors?
Medal Monday: The Three Medals of Honor
- Army. The US Army has awarded 2,451 medals, the most of any branch of the military.
- US Navy. The US Navy has awarded 749 medals to members of the US Navy.
- US Air Force. There have been 18 medals awarded to members of the US Air Force since it was created in 1965.
Has anyone won the Medal of Honor 3 times?
Frank Baldwin, a career U.S. Army officer, was recommended for the Medal of Honor three times while fighting two different adversaries and practically didn’t have an off-day from soldiering for 35 years across the American West! He served under George Armstrong Custer and alongside the legendary lawman “Bat” Masterson.
Who was awarded the Navy Cross at Pearl Harbor?
Doris Miller, Mess Attendant Second Class, USN, receives the Navy Cross from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, at an awards ceremony held on the flight deck of USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Pearl Harbor, 27 May 1942. The medal was awarded for heroism onboard USS West Virginia (BB-48) during the Pearl Harbor attack on 7 December 1941.
Who are the recipients of the Navy Cross?
Two Marines, Martin L. Brandtner and Joseph P. Donovan, were both awarded two Navy Crosses. At least one Navy Cross, which was awarded to John L. Canley, has been upgraded to the Medal of Honor.
Who was awarded the Navy Cross during the Vietnam War?
Platoon sergeant who single-handedly assaulted enemy emplacements, knocking out one position despite being wounded. When he was being given first aid, he left his position of safety to assist his Marines during a mortar barrage when he was killed.
When was the Navy Cross awarded to West Virginia?
The medal was awarded for heroism onboard USS West Virginia (BB-48) during the Pearl Harbor attack on 7 December 1941. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.