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[[Image:Colonial Cross2.png|thumb|Terrence Hood holds Jacob Keyes' Colonial Cross.]] | [[Image:Colonial Cross2.png|thumb|Terrence Hood holds Jacob Keyes' Colonial Cross.]] | ||
[[Image:Colonial Cross.png|thumb|Terrence Hood holds Avery Johnson's Colonial Cross.]] | [[Image:Colonial Cross.png|thumb|Terrence Hood holds Avery Johnson's Colonial Cross.]] | ||
The '''UNSC Colonial Cross''' is the highest ranking military decoration awarded to [[UNSC Army|Soldiers]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and [[UNSC Navy|Sailors]] in the [[UNSCDF]] next to the decorated 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. | The '''UNSC Colonial Cross''' is the highest ranking military decoration awarded to [[UNSC Army|Soldiers]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and [[UNSC Navy|Sailors]] in the [[UNSCDF]] next to the decorated Medal of Honor.{{fact}} 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.{{fact}} It is usually given out in a ceremony recognizing the person who has won the award.{{fact}} | ||
In [[2552]], [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Sir Terrence Hood]] held a highly publicized ceremony to award several colonial crosses aboard [[Cairo Station|''Cairo'' Station]]<ref>[[Halo 2]], level [[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]]</ref> | In [[2552]], [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Sir Terrence Hood]] held a highly publicized ceremony to award several colonial crosses aboard [[Cairo Station|''Cairo'' Station]].<ref>[[Halo 2]], level [[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]]</ref> | ||
==Recipients== | ==Recipients== | ||
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The UNSC Colonial Cross is the highest ranking military decoration awarded to Soldiers, Marines and Sailors in the UNSCDF next to the decorated Medal of Honor.Template:Fact 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.Template:Fact It is usually given out in a ceremony recognizing the person who has won the award.Template:Fact
In 2552, Fleet Admiral Sir Terrence Hood held a highly publicized ceremony to award several colonial crosses aboard Cairo Station.[1]
Recipients
- Vice Admiral Ysionris Jeromi (Awarded twice)[2]
- Captain Jacob Keyes (posthumously, accepted by his daughter Miranda Keyes)
- Master Chief Petty Officer SPARTAN-117
- Sergeant Major Avery Johnson
References
- ^ Halo 2, level Cairo Station
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Page 104
