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[[Image:Colonial Cross2.png|thumb|right|100px|Terrence Hood holds Jacob Keyes' Colonial Cross, which was accepted by Miranda Keyes.]] | [[Image:Colonial Cross2.png|thumb|right|100px|Terrence Hood holds Jacob Keyes' Colonial Cross, which was accepted by Miranda Keyes.]] | ||
The ''' | The '''Colonial Cross''' is a military decoration awarded to [[UNSC Army|Soldiers]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], [[UNSC Navy|Sailors]], and [[UNSC Air Force|Airmen]] of the [[UNSC Defense Force]] for ''"acts of singular daring and devotion"''.<ref>[[Halo 2]], level [[Cairo Station (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..."</ref> It is the highest decoration a UNSC serviceman or woman can earn in wartime<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]</ref> and is usually awarded in a ceremony recognizing the person who has won the award.<ref>[[Halo 2]], level [[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]</ref> | ||
In [[2552]], [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood|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]] [[Terrence Hood|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> | ||
Revision as of 05:30, June 27, 2012
The Colonial Cross is a military decoration awarded to Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and Airmen of the UNSC Defense Force for "acts of singular daring and devotion".[1] It is the highest decoration a UNSC serviceman or woman can earn in wartime[2] and is usually awarded 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]
Known 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
Gallery
The ribbon component of the Colonial Cross.
Terrence Hood holds Avery Johnson's Colonial Cross.
Sources
- ^ 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
