Colonial Cross
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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.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.Template:Fact It is usually given out in a ceremony recognizing the person who has won the award.Template:Fact
In 2552, Fleet Admiral Sir Terrence Hood held a highly publicized ceremony to award several colonial crosses aboard Cairo Station.[2]
Recipients
- Vice Admiral Ysionris Jeromi (Awarded twice)[3]
- 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 2, level Cairo Station
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Page 104
