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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]], [[UNSC Navy|Sailors]], and [[UNSC Air Force|Airmen]] in the [[UNSCDF | The '''UNSC Colonial Cross''' is the highest ranking military decoration awarded to [[UNSC Army|Soldiers]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], [[UNSC Navy|Sailors]], and [[UNSC Air Force|Airmen]] in the [[UNSCDF]]. The Colonial Cross is awarded 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> and is the highest wartime decoration a UNSC serviceman or woman can earn.<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]</ref> It is usually given out 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> | ||
==Recipients== | ==Known Recipients== | ||
*[[Vice Admiral]] [[Ysionris Jeromi]] (Awarded twice)<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]], Page 104</ref> | *[[Vice Admiral]] [[Ysionris Jeromi]] (Awarded twice)<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]], Page 104</ref> | ||
*[[Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] ''(posthumously, accepted by his daughter [[Miranda Keyes|Miranda Keyes]])'' | *[[Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] ''(posthumously, accepted by his daughter [[Miranda Keyes|Miranda Keyes]])'' | ||
Revision as of 12:19, August 23, 2009
The UNSC Colonial Cross is the highest ranking military decoration awarded to Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and Airmen in the UNSCDF. 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]
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
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
