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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. 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 | 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== | ||
Revision as of 15:51, November 21, 2008
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. 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[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
