Navy Cross

Noun

Meaning

a United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy

Source: WordNet

Hypernyms

palm medallion medal decoration ribbon laurel wreath

Examples

He died in 1976 from spinal cancer, but for some reason his headstone never listed his Navy Cross as one of his honors. Source: Internet

He was the first African-American sailor to be awarded the Navy Cross. Source: Internet

The gunners that did get in action scored most of the victories against Japanese aircraft that morning, including the first of the attack by USS, and Dorie Miller 's Navy Cross -worthy effort. Source: Internet

Personally, I think he deserves the Navy Cross or other worthy commendation for it. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

navy cap navy captain navy center navy cut Navy Department navy depot