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The Distinguished Navy Cross (DNC) is a decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) which recognizes distinguished heroism while in naval operations
Distinguished_Navy_Cross
US Army's second highest medal
Honor. The Army Distinguished Service Cross is equivalent to the Navy Cross of the United States naval services, the Air Force Cross of the United States
Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
Distinguished_Service_Cross_(United_States)
U.S. Naval Service medal for valor
the time. The Army instituted the Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Service Medal in 1918, while the Navy followed suit in 1919, retroactive
Navy_Cross
United States Naval Service's distinguished service medal
and the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal. The Navy Distinguished Service Medal was originally senior to the Navy Cross, until August 1942 when
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Navy_Distinguished_Service_Medal
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[page needed] The cross is the agency's equivalent of the military's Service Cross, i.e., Navy Cross, Army Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross.[failed
Distinguished Intelligence Cross
Distinguished_Intelligence_Cross
British medal for act of gallantry
The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is a third-level military decoration awarded for gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea to
Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom)
Distinguished_Service_Cross_(United_Kingdom)
Military award of the US Armed Forces
The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is awarded
Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
Distinguished_Flying_Cross_(United_States)
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higher only to the Distinguished Aviation Cross (of the Philippine Air Force), and the Distinguished Navy Cross (of the Philippine Navy). It is awarded by
Gold_Cross_(Philippines)
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The Distinguished Aviation Cross (DAC) is a military decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is presented for heroism or achievement during
Distinguished_Aviation_Cross
United States military award
warrant award of the individual award of the Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross or Navy Cross. In some cases, one or more individuals within
Presidential Unit Citation (United States)
Presidential_Unit_Citation_(United_States)
United States Air and Space Forces service cross medal
Force Cross is equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross of the U.S. Army, the Navy Cross of the U.S. naval services, and the Coast Guard Cross of the
Air Force Cross (United States)
Air_Force_Cross_(United_States)
United States Coast Guard service cross medal
The Coast Guard Cross is equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross of the United States Army, the Navy Cross of the United States Navy and Marine Corps
Coast_Guard_Cross
UK military decoration
deserving the Victoria Cross". In either case, being "Mentioned in Despatches" was a pre-condition for appointment to the Distinguished Service Order. The
Distinguished_Service_Order
United States Marine general (1888–1970)
(Château-Thierry). He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions at Château-Thierry where, on July 6, 1918, he performed distinguished service by bringing up supports
Keller_E._Rockey
1942. p. 2865. Distinguished Service Cross "No. 36367". The London Gazette. 4 February 1944. p. 688. Bar to Distinguished Service Cross "No. 36505". The
George Hunt (Royal Navy officer)
George_Hunt_(Royal_Navy_officer)
British order of chivalry established in 1818
from highest grade to lowest grade: Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) Knight Commander
Order of St Michael and St George
Order_of_St_Michael_and_St_George
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The Silver Cross (SC) is a non-combat decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines which recognizes "distinguished achievement or heroism in the conduct
Silver_Cross_(Philippines)
United States Navy admiral (1920–2000)
Commander Naval Forces Vietnam on May 15, 1970, he was awarded a second Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service. Zumwalt assumed
Elmo_Zumwalt
United States Navy aviator (born 1925)
his conduct during the dogfight, in 2023 he was given an upgrade to the Navy Cross, the USN's second highest decoration. On February 24, 2026, Captain Williams
Royce_Williams
United States Homeland Security Department distinguished service medal
Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, and Coast Guard Cross and, for members of the Coast Guard, before the Defense Distinguished
Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal
Homeland_Security_Distinguished_Service_Medal
US Navy admiral (1901–1996)
19, 1901 – January 1, 1996) was an admiral of the United States Navy who distinguished himself during World War II and the Korean War, and who served as
Arleigh_Burke
United States Navy admiral
list to rear admiral. U.S. Navy policy at the time allowed officers who earned a combat award for heroism (his Navy Cross) to advance one rank upon retirement
C._Wade_McClusky
United States Department of Defense military decoration
assignment. The Defense Distinguished Service Medal is worn after the Military Service Crosses and before the Distinguished Service Medals of the individual
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Defense_Distinguished_Service_Medal
United States Navy officer (1887–1972)
America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Henry Kent Hewitt, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession
Henry_Kent_Hewitt
American Naval Officer (1916–2016)
returned from a patrol in the South Pacific, Kleiss received the Distinguished Flying Cross from Admiral Chester Nimitz. He received the medal alongside several
Norman_Kleiss
United States Navy admiral
in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Commander Frederick Lincoln Ashworth (NSN: 0-72354), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary
Frederick_Ashworth
Medal Distinguished Conduct Star Distinguished Service Star Gawad sa Kapayapaan Gold Cross Distinguished Aviation Cross Distinguished Navy Cross Silver
Awards and decorations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Awards_and_decorations_of_the_Armed_Forces_of_the_Philippines
Military award of South Vietnam
Distinguished Service Order (Vietnamese: Lục-Quân Huân-Chương), Air Force Distinguished Service Order (Vietnamese: Không-Lực Huân-Chương), and Navy Distinguished
Distinguished Service Order (Vietnam)
Distinguished_Service_Order_(Vietnam)
Royal Navy officer (1917–1987)
devotion to duty. 29 December 1942 – Distinguished Service Cross – Lieutenant Peter Gerald Charles Dickens, M.B.E., Royal Navy – For courage and skill in attacks
Peter_Gerald_Charles_Dickens
United States Navy submarine commander (1907–1943)
decorations included the Navy Cross with three gold stars in lieu of a second, third, and fourth awards, and the Army Distinguished Service Cross. O'Kane believed
Dudley_W._Morton
Royal Navy officer & VC (1889-1942)
November 1942) was a Canadian-born sailor in the Royal Navy and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for valour in the face of the enemy
Frederic_Thornton_Peters
American World War II flying ace
awarded the Navy Cross in 2003, decades after Admiral Chester W. Nimitz had recommended him for the award. Following his retirement from the Navy, Duncan was
Robert_Duncan_(pilot)
United States Marine Corps general
United States Marine Corps lieutenant general. Christmas was awarded the Navy Cross for valor in 1968, during the Vietnam War. He served on active duty in
George_R._Christmas
United States Marine Corps four-star general (1893–1970)
defensive at Boursches and Belleau Wood, he was awarded the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross with oak leaf cluster—one of only nine Marines to receive
Clifton_B._Cates
United States admiral
States Navy. For his role in commanding destroyer and cruiser task forces in the Pacific during World War II, he was awarded the Navy Cross, the Navy Distinguished
Walden_L._Ainsworth
United States Army military decoration
Army's Distinguished Service Medal is equivalent to the Naval Service's Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Air and Space Forces' Distinguished Service
Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)
Distinguished_Service_Medal_(U.S._Army)
United States Navy admiral and Medal of Honor recipient (1911–1996)
(19 August 1911 – 6 April 1996) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy and was one of its most decorated officers. Bulkeley received the Medal of
John_D._Bulkeley
US Navy admiral and politician (1924–2014)
15, 1924 – March 28, 2014) was an American politician and United States Navy two-star admiral who served as a U.S. senator representing Alabama from 1981
Jeremiah_Denton
American naval aviator and commanding officer (1912–1994)
He himself shot down 13 enemy planes. He was awarded Navy Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his war service. He served at Pentagon after the
John_Thomas_Blackburn
American aviator (1913–1943)
England and received both the British Distinguished Flying Cross (gazetted 6 November 1942) and the Distinguished Service Order (gazetted 11 June 1943)
John_H._Stickell
United States Marine Corps general (1922–2008)
Korean War and the Vietnam War. Barrow was awarded the Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in Korea and Vietnam, respectively
Robert_H._Barrow
Recipient of the Navy Cross
Massey was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. In memory of his actions at the Battle of Midway, the U.S. Navy commissioned the Allen M. Sumner-class
Lance_Edward_Massey
U.S. Navy rear admiral and Vietnam War POW
1933) is a retired rear admiral and naval aviator in the United States Navy. He spent eight years and one day as a prisoner of war (POW) in North Vietnam
Robert_H._Shumaker
United States Marine Corps general (1937–2026)
Marine lieutenant general. Keys was a combat veteran — receiving the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War, as well as the Silver Star
William_M._Keys
United States Marine Corps general (1898–1971)
in American history. He was awarded five Navy Crosses and one Distinguished Service Cross. With six crosses, Puller is second behind Eddie Rickenbacker
Chesty_Puller
Former Chief of Staff of the United States Army
States European Command. Besides the Distinguished Service Cross, Rogers' decorations included the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, four
Bernard_W._Rogers
American Navy Vice Admiral (1917–2020)
Squadron 16 (VB-16) on the USS Lexington, he received the Navy Cross for actions against the Japanese Navy in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. He was also awarded
Ralph_Weymouth
United States Navy officer (1913–1989)
was wounded in the action, was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross for "distinguished conduct and extraordinary courage in combat
Robert_Kelly_(naval_officer)
US Navy submarine commander and Medal of Honor recipient (1906–1944)
valor during war, receiving the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross (4), the Army Distinguished Service Cross, and the Silver Star for his service on the submarine
Samuel_David_Dealey
American admiral (1922–2019)
shot down. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and three Air Medals during the Korean War, and shared in a Navy Unit Commendation awarded to
James_L._Holloway_III
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1873–1937)
enthusiastic war correspondent. He was also awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in France. Daly's Medals of Honor are
Daniel_Daly
United States Navy admiral (1879–1971)
Virginia. Land's personal decorations include: Navy Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal Spanish Campaign Medal World War
Emory_S._Land
U.S. Vice-Admiral WW II
United States Navy named the Spruance class destroyer USS Moosbrugger (DD-980) in his honor. In addition to the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Medal
Frederick_Moosbrugger
United States Navy officer
S-4 in March 1928 and USS Squalus in May 1939, receiving the Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Medal. During World War II, Hartley commanded the troopship
Henry_Hartley
US Navy admiral (born 1956)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania and a retired vice admiral of the United States Navy. His last assignment was as Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval
David Buss (United States Navy)
David_Buss_(United_States_Navy)
First African American to be awarded the Navy Cross (1919–1943)
(October 12, 1919 – November 24, 1943) was a U.S. Navy sailor who was the first black recipient of the Navy Cross and a nominee for the Medal of Honor. As a
Doris_Miller
United States Air Force general
June 2013. During his career he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Presidential Unit Citation
Tex_Hill
US Navy admiral (born 1944)
William Joseph Fallon (born 30 December 1944) is a retired United States Navy four-star admiral who retired after serving for over 41 years. His last military
William_J._Fallon
US Navy award for heroism (1917–1928)
that terminated the Tiffany Cross, the Distinguished Service Medal and the Navy Cross swapped places, with the Navy Cross also becoming solely a combat
Tiffany_Cross_Medal_of_Honor
US Navy admiral (born 1955)
James George Stavridis (born February 15, 1955) is a retired United States Navy admiral and vice chair, global affairs, and a managing director-partner of
James_G._Stavridis
United States Navy officer
posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his contribution to the battle. Lieutenant Commander Eugene Elbert Lindsey U.S. Navy Date Of Action: June 4, 1942
Eugene_E._Lindsey
the two Navy Crosses, McCuskey was awarded five Distinguished Flying Crosses and fourteen Air Medals. After the war, McCuskey stayed in the Navy and became
Elbert_S._McCuskey
US Navy Fleet admiral (1878–1956)
America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Ernest Joseph King, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession
Ernest_J._King
American naval officer (1888–1957)
the Silver Lifesaving Medal, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Navy Cross. Admiral Byrd is the only person
Richard_E._Byrd
United States admiral (1886–1969)
actions at the battle of Midway, Rear Admiral Spruance was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and cited as follows: "For exceptionally meritorious
Raymond_A._Spruance
British Royal Navy officer
decorated for his service, winning the Distinguished Service Order with two bars and the Distinguished Service Cross. U-Boat Killer (1956) Rigel Publications
Donald Macintyre (Royal Navy officer)
Donald_Macintyre_(Royal_Navy_officer)
serving as a distinguished visiting professor in Aerospace Engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy. During his tenure with the United States Navy, Admiral Steidle
Craig_E._Steidle
US Air Force officer
of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Air Corps), {then Captain} John W. Mitchell, United
John W. Mitchell (United States Air Force)
John_W._Mitchell_(United_States_Air_Force)
United States Marine Corps general
Marine Corps major general. Smith was a combat veteran — receiving the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War, as well as two Silver Stars
Ray_L._Smith
American admiral (1885–1961)
1961), commonly known as Kelly Turner, was an admiral of the United States Navy during the Second World War, where he commanded the Amphibious Force in the
Richmond_K._Turner
United States Navy admiral
Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Daniel Edward Barbey (NSN: 0–7930), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services
Daniel_E._Barbey
U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General
general. He was a recipient of Army and Navy second highest decorations, Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross, which he earned during his service in
Leo_D._Hermle
Royal Navy officer
2001) was a Royal Navy Officer. Serving in the Second World War, he would be awarded a Distinguished Service Cross & Bar and Distinguished Service Order.
Richard Jennings (Royal Navy officer)
Richard_Jennings_(Royal_Navy_officer)
United States Navy officer
received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service. The unit he commanded, VFP-62, received the Navy Unit Commendation. This Navy Unit Commendation
William_Ecker
United States Navy admiral (1887–1974)
Department of the Navy - Office of Public Information (1945). Navy Cross: Officers and Enlisted Men of the United States Navy Awarded the Navy Cross. December
Jesse_B._Oldendorf
American admiral (1906–1958)
of 36 never flew combat again. He received a Navy Cross for Coral Sea; two Distinguished Flying Crosses for heroism, a Bronze Star for action with Japanese
James_H._Flatley
United States Navy admiral
Skyhawk during the Vietnam War, receiving 11 separate awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross and over 50 separate awards of the Air Medal, making him one of
Stan_Arthur
US Navy admiral in World War II and the Korean War
Joy (17 February 1895 – 6 June 1956) was an admiral of the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. During the last years of his career
C._Turner_Joy
United States Navy admiral and Navy Cross recipient
Honor, that can be awarded by the U.S. Navy for heroism or distinguished service. He was a World War I Navy Cross recipient who served as Captain of the
Frederick_Louis_Riefkohl
5th United States Deputy Secretary of Transportation, United States Navy admiral
the Navy Cross. Busey's other decorations from the Vietnam War included the Legion of Merit with "V" Device, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, the
James_B._Busey_IV
and the subsequent Allied withdrawal to Australia, winning the Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing a British airman in the Molucca Sea. He then became
John_Hyland
U.S. Navy vice admiral and test pilot (1897–1955)
regaining the world record he had held in 1929. Soucek received the Distinguished Flying Cross for these flights. In June 1930, Soucek returned to sea duty,
Apollo_Soucek
American colonel (1928–2006)
earned the Distinguished Service Cross, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit (4 awards), Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldier's
John_Kizirian
Distinguished Flying Cross Society (DFCS) was founded in 1994 nonprofit war veterans’ organization, located in San Diego, California. The Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross Society
Distinguished_Flying_Cross_Society
United States Navy officer
was credited with destroying 13+1⁄2 enemy aircraft and was awarded the Navy Cross during World War II. He is best known for surviving the spectacular crash
George_Chamberlain_Duncan
the Royal Navy in September 1946. For his actions he was awarded a Virtuti Militari, a Cross of Valour and a British Distinguished Service Cross (DSC). In
Józef_Bartosik
United States Army admiral (1924–2009)
include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal,
Wesley_L._McDonald
Royal Navy Vice Admiral (1912–1992)
Peter Davies. 1974. ISBN 0-4320-6340-4. Gretton was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in 1936 for service during the Arab rebellion in Palestine, and
Peter_Gretton
United States Naval Aviator
the island." After the battle, Best was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross. The citation said "Defying extreme danger from concentrated
Richard_Halsey_Best
United States Marine Corps general (1889–1945)
presenting the Navy Cross to Brigadier General William H. Rupertus (MCSN: 0-852), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service
William_H._Rupertus
World War I. He also served in World War II and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in July 1940. He became Commanding Officer of the cruiser HMS
Peter Cazalet (Royal Navy officer)
Peter_Cazalet_(Royal_Navy_officer)
American naval officer (1885–1966)
vessel served as a refueling ship for the first squadron of US Navy destroyers to cross the Atlantic, to take part in the war. Under his supervision, Maumee
Chester_W._Nimitz
Recipient of the Navy Cross
Beaumont, Texas. Navy Cross with Gold Star Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart Air Medal The Navy Cross is presented to Harry
Harry_Brinkley_Bass
United States Navy admiral
succeeded by Phebe Novakovic. Distinguished Eagle Scout Award Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau
Jay_L._Johnson
US Navy admiral and diplomat
Prueher (born November 25, 1942) is a retired admiral of the United States Navy who was the United States ambassador to the People's Republic of China from
Joseph_Prueher
United States Navy pilot
States Navy pilot with the rank of captain. During World War II, he became a flying ace with six aerial victories and was awarded three Navy Crosses. Herbert
Herbert_N._Houck
United States Marine Corps general
and division commander during the Vietnam War. Jones was awarded the Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart for his valor. His final assignment
William_K._Jones
United States Navy commander (born 1943)
Coker (born July 14, 1943) is a retired United States Navy commander who was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism as a prisoner of war (POW)
George_Thomas_Coker
US Marine Corps general and CIA Deputy Director
He was honored for heroism during World War II at the battles of Guam (Navy Cross), Bougainville (Bronze Star Medal) and Iwo Jima (Legion of Merit). He
Robert_E._Cushman_Jr.
American Navy admiral
United States Navy vice admiral. He served as commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific from 1993 to 1996. Robinson was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions
David_B._Robinson
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 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVY means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davy.
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English and Irish : from the personal name Davy, a medieval French vernacular form of the Biblical name David which became common in England in the Middle Ages.Scottish : variant spelling of Davie 1.French : variant of David.
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(× Ö¸×וָה) Hebrew name NAVA means "beautiful."
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 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVY means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davy.
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English : occupational name for a servant, from Middle English knave ‘boy’, ‘youth’, ‘servant’.English : possibly a metonymic occupational name for a maker of wheel-hubs, Middle English nave (from Old English nafa, nafu).German (also Näve) : variant of Neff (see Neve).Dutch (de Nave) : variant of Naef 1.In some cases possibly Portuguese : topographic name from nave ‘plain’ (a variant of nava), or a habitational name from a place named with this word. Compare Nava.
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