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Revision as of 08:15, June 23, 2009
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.Template:Fact The Colonial Cross is awarded for acts of singular daring and devotion[1] and is the highest wartime decoration a UNSC serviceman or woman can earn.[2] It is usually given out in a ceremony recognizing the person who has won the award.[3]
In 2552, Fleet Admiral Sir Terrence Hood held a highly publicized ceremony to award several Colonial Crosses aboard Cairo Station.[4]
Recipients
- Vice Admiral Ysionris Jeromi (Awarded twice)[5]
- Captain Jacob Keyes (posthumously, accepted by his daughter Miranda Keyes)
- Master Chief Petty Officer John-117
- Sergeant Major Avery Johnson
References
- ^ Halo 2, level Cairo Station: Lord Hood: "Sergeant Major, The Colonial Cross is awarded for acts of singular daring and devotion, for a soldier of the United Earth Space Corps..."
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- ^ Halo 2, level Cairo Station
- ^ Halo 2, level Cairo Station
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Page 104
