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navy cross

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  1. Navy Crossnoun

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

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  1. Navy Cross

    The Navy Cross is the United States Naval Service's second-highest military decoration awarded for sailors and marines who distinguish themselves for extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. The medal is equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross, the Air and Space Forces' Air Force Cross, and the Coast Guard Cross. The Navy Cross is bestowed by the Secretary of the Navy and may also be awarded to members of the other armed services, and to foreign military personnel while serving with the U.S. Naval Service. The Navy Cross was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 65-253) and approved on February 4, 1919.

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  1. navy cross

    The Navy Cross is the second-highest military decoration for valor that can be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard (when operating under the Department of the Navy). The medal is given for extraordinary heroism while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States, or while serving with friendly forces against an opposing enemy force.

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  1. Navy Cross

    The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration for valor that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard for extraordinary heroism in combat. It is equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross, the Air Force's Air Force Cross and the Coast Guard's Coast Guard Cross. The Navy Cross is bestowed by the Secretary of the Navy and may also be awarded to members of the other armed services, and to foreign military personnel while serving with the U.S. naval services. The Navy Cross was established by Act of Congress and approved on February 4, 1919.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of navy cross in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of navy cross in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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