The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism:
While engaged in action against an enemy of the United States;
While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or
While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
Actions that merit the Navy Cross must be of such a high degree that they are above those required for all other U.S. combat decorations but do not merit award of the Medal of Honor. The Navy Cross is equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross (Army) and the Air Force Cross (Air Force).
SURNAME
Cona
FORENAME
Angelo Mario ("Charlie")
UNIT
former 1 Marine Parachute Regiment (Company G)
RANK
1st Lieutenant
NUMBER
0-16788
DATE OF DEATH
22nd February 1945
AGE
27
GRAVESITE
Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, USA. Plot St. Raymond, Section RAYM, Row 1, Plot 67...
SURNAME
Fordyce
FORENAME
Ralph William
UNIT
1 Marine Parachute Regiment
RANK
Corporal
NUMBER
270424
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
Gavutu, Solomon Islands, 7th August 1942
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 05.03.1920, Cadiz, Ohio, USA
father Melvin Saviers Fordyce (1877-1958)
mother Lulu R...
SURNAME
Burdo
FORENAME
Ronald Allen
UNIT
1 Marine Parachute Regiment
RANK
Private First Class
NUMBER
295986
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
Gavutu, Solomon Islands, 7th August 1942
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - See Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Michaud
FORENAME
Wilfred Vincent
UNIT
1 Marine Parachute Regiment
RANK
Sergeant
NUMBER
287691
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
Gavutu, Solomon Islands, 7th August 1942
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Portland, Maine
born 15.12.1920, Portland, Maine, USA
father Telesphore Francis...
SURNAME
McLarney
FORENAME
Edward Patrick
UNIT
1st Raider Battalion
RANK
Lieutenant Commander
NUMBER
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
Guadalcanal, 13th-14th September 1942
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 10.06.1909, Washington, D.C.
wife Edna Cecilia (nee Moreland) McLarney (1909-1994)
died...
SURNAME
Cleveland
FORENAME
Irving
UNIT
1st Parachute Battalion
RANK
First Lieutenant
NUMBER
0-304841
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
Gavutu, British Solomon Islands, August 1942
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Gloversville, New York
born 15.06.1920, Schoharie, New York
died 22.11.1994 (Aged...
SURNAME
Givens
FORENAME
Warren Lee
UNIT
1st Parachute Battalion
RANK
Private First Class
NUMBER
350004
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
Gavutu & Tanambogo Islands, Solomon Islands, New England
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - See Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Jones
FORENAME
Nicholas J.
UNIT
2nd Raider Battalion
RANK
Staff Sergeant
NUMBER
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
Iraq, 2020
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Olathe, Kansas
2010 joined Marine Corps
2013 MARSOC, assigned to 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Hotel Company
deployed...
SURNAME
Gifford
FORENAME
Jonathan William
UNIT
Marine Special Operations Regiment (2 Marine S.O. Bn)
RANK
Gunnery Sergeant
NUMBER
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
Afghanistan 2012
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Checque
FORENAME
Nicolas D.
UNIT
U.S.N. Seal Team 6 (DEVGRU)
RANK
Navy Special Warfare Operator First Class
NUMBER
AWARD
Navy Cross,Bronze Star
PLACE
Afghanistan 2012
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Donald
FORENAME
Mark L.
UNIT
U.S.N. Seal Team
RANK
Lieutenant
NUMBER
AWARD
Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star with V device
PLACE
Afghanistan 2003 (NC,SS)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Albuquerque, New Mexico
born Albuquerque, New Mexico
graduated high school, New Mexico...
SURNAME
Wilson
FORENAME
Justin A.
UNIT
Marine Special Operations Regiment (1 Marine S.O. Bn) (USN,attached)
RANK
Hospital Corpsman First Class
NUMBER
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
Afghanistan 2011
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Beloit,Kansas
born Beloit,Kansas
WIA 28.9.2011 Afghanistan
SURNAME
Tycz
FORENAME
James Neil
UNIT
3 Recon Bn (A Company) (3 MarDiv)
RANK
Sergeant
NUMBER
2082767
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
South Vietnam 1967
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Thompson
FORENAME
Jerrald Rich
UNIT
1 Recon Bn (C Company) (1 MarDiv)
RANK
Corporal
NUMBER
1892012
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
South Vietnam 1966
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Skibbe
FORENAME
David William
UNIT
1 Recon Bn (C Company) (1 MarDiv)
RANK
Second Lieutenant
NUMBER
0-108861
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
South Vietnam 1970
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Mote
FORENAME
Sky R.
UNIT
Marine Special Operations Regiment (Company C,1 Marine S.O. Bn)
RANK
Staff Sergeant
NUMBER
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
Afghanistan 2012
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Manoukian
FORENAME
Matthew Patrick
UNIT
Marine Special Operations Regiment (Company C,1 Marine S.O. Bn)
RANK
Captain
NUMBER
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
Afghanistan 2012
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Music
FORENAME
William Archie,Jr
UNIT
U.S.N. NCDU (attached USS Cherokee)
RANK
Electricians Mate Third Class
NUMBER
2722539
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
North Africa 1942
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Pensacola, Florida
born 21.10.1920 Pensacola, Florida
father William Archie...
SURNAME
Joyce
FORENAME
Richard Wood
UNIT
U.S.N.R. NCDU (attached USS Cherokee)
RANK
Shipfitter First Class
NUMBER
AWARD
Navy Cross
PLACE
North Africa 1942
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Brooklyn, New York
born 3.2.1922 Brooklyn, New York
father Caleb W. Joyce (1886-1968)
mother...