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 Lord Terrence Hood held a highly publicized ceremony to award several Colonial Crosses aboard Cairo Station.[3]
Known Recipients[]
- Vice Admiral Ysionris Jeromi (Awarded twice)[4]
- Captain Jacob Keyes (posthumously, accepted by his daughter Miranda Keyes)
- Master Chief Petty Officer John-117
- Sergeant Major Avery Johnson
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Sources[]
- ↑ Halo 2, campaign level Cairo Station ("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, page ??
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Halo 2, campaign level Cairo Station
- ↑ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 104