Colonial Cross

The UNSC Colonial Cross is the highest ranking military decoration awarded to Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and Airmen in the UNSCDF next to the Medal of Honor. The Colonial Cross is awarded for acts of singular daring and devotion and is the highest wartime decoration a UNSC serviceman or woman can earn. It is usually given out in a ceremony recognizing the person who has won the award.

In 2552, Fleet Admiral Sir Terrence Hood held a highly publicized ceremony to award several Colonial Crosses aboard Cairo Station.

Recipients

 * Vice Admiral Ysionris Jeromi (Awarded twice)
 * Captain Jacob Keyes (posthumously, accepted by his daughter Miranda Keyes)
 * Master Chief Petty Officer John-117
 * Sergeant Major Avery Johnson