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Post-Vietnam War Navy Cross recipients

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This is a list of personnel who received the Navy Cross for events after the Vietnam War.

Navy Cross

The Navy Cross is the second-highest military decoration of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. It is received by personnel who distinguish themselves for extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force.[1] The medal is equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross, the Air Force and Space Force's 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 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 (Public Law 65-253) and approved on February 4, 1919.

Operation Just Cause recipients

The United States Invasion of Panama, more commonly referred to as Operation Just Cause, was the invasion of Panama by the United States in December 1989. It occurred during the administration of U.S. President George H. W. Bush, and ten years after the Torrijos–Carter Treaties were ratified to transfer control of the Panama Canal from the United States to Panama by 1 January 2000.

During the invasion, the de facto Panamanian leader, general and dictator Manuel Noriega was deposed and was replaced by president-elect Guillermo Endara. In addition, the Panamanian Defense Force was dissolved.

During this action two people from Seal team 4 received the Navy Cross for their actions during the conflict.

      Lavender background and † indicates the Navy Cross was received posthumously

Name Rank[n 1] Unit Date of action Notes
Casey, Thomas W.Thomas W. Casey O-02Lieutenant (junior grade) Golf Platoon, Seal team 4 December 19, 1989 - December 21, 1989 Operation Just cause[2]
McFaul, Donald L.Donald L. McFaul† Chief Engineman Golf Platoon, Seal team 4 December 20, 1989 Operation Just cause[3]

Operation Urgent Fury recipient

The United States invasion of Grenada, also known as Operation Urgent Fury, began at dawn on 25 October 1983. The United States and a coalition of six Caribbean nations invaded the island nation of Grenada, 100 miles (160 km) north of Venezuela. It resulted in military occupation within a few days.[4] It was triggered by the strife within the People's Revolutionary Government which resulted in the house arrest and execution of the previous leader and second Prime Minister of Grenada Maurice Bishop, and the establishment of the Revolutionary Military Council with Hudson Austin as Chairman. The invasion resulted in the appointment of an interim government, followed by elections in 1984.

The Reagan administration launched the military intervention operation following receipt of a formal appeal for help from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. In addition, the Governor-General of Grenada Paul Scoon secretly signaled he would also support outside intervention, but he put off signing a letter of invitation until 26 October.[5] Reagan also acted due to "concerns over the 600 U.S. medical students on the island" and fears of a repeat of the Iran hostage crisis.

During this action one Marine Captain with HMM-261, 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit named Jeb H. Seagle posthumously received the Navy Cross (United States).

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Name Rank[n 1] Unit Date of action Notes
Seagle, Jeb H.Jeb H. Seagle† O-03Captain HMM-261, 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit October 25, 1983 Operation Urgent Fury[6]

Operation Desert Storm recipients

Name Rank[n 1] Unit Date of action Notes
Kurth, Michael M.Michael M. Kurth O-05Lieutenant Colonel HMLA-369 February 26, 1991 Operation Desert Storm[7]
Ray, Eddie S.Eddie S. Ray O-03Captain Company B, 1st Light Armored Infantry Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Task Force Shepherd February 25, 1991 Operation Desert Storm[8]

Operation Inherent Resolve recipients

      Lavender background and † indicates the Navy Cross was received posthumously

Name Rank Unit Place of action Date of action Notes
Jones, Nicholas J.Nicholas J. Jones Staff Sergeant Operation Inherent Resolve[9]
Keating IV, Charles H.Charles H. Keating IV† Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator SEAL Team-1 near Tel Asqof, 28–30 km N of Mosul, Iraq March 4, 2016 Initially received the Silver Star but it was later upgraded to the Navy Cross[10][11][12][13]

Iraq War recipients

      Lavender background and † indicates the Navy Cross was received posthumously

Image Name Rank Unit Date of action Place of action Notes
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 Adlesperger, Christopher S.Christopher S. Adlesperger E-02Private First Class Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Chontosh, Brian R.Brian R. Chontosh O-02First Lieutenant Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Clairday, Jason S.Jason S. Clairday E-04Corporal Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Copeland III, Willie L.Willie L. Copeland III E-05Sergeant Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Corbin, Todd J.Todd J. Corbin E-03Lance Corporal Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
HM2 (FMF) Luis Fonseca, Jr., USN Fonseca, Luis E.Luis E. Fonseca Hospitalman Apprentice Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, I MEF 23 March 2003 Saddam Canal Bridge, Iraq Operation Iraqi Freedom. Task Force Tarawa[13][14]
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 Gonzalez, BenjaminBenjamin Gonzalez E-03Lance Corporal Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Haerter, Jordan C.Jordan C. Haerter E-03Lance Corporal Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Kasal, Bradley A.Bradley A. Kasal E-08First Sergeant Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Kraft, Jarrett A.Jarrett A. Kraft E-05Sergeant Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Lehew, Justin D.Justin D. Lehew E-07Gunnery Sergeant Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Martinez, Marco A.Marco A. Martinez E-04Corporal Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 McDade, Jr, Aubrey L.Aubrey L. McDade, Jr E-05Sergeant Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Mendoza, Michael A.Michael A. Mendoza E-05Sergeant Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Mitchell, Jr, Robert J.Robert J. Mitchell, Jr E-04Corporal Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Montoya, Scott C.Scott C. Montoya E-05Sergeant Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Mooi, Joshua R.Joshua R. Mooi E-03Lance Corporal Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Morel, Brent L.Brent L. Morel O-03Captain Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
USMC-110526-M-CZ831-001 Peralta, RafaelRafael Peralta E-05Sergeant Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Perez, Joseph B.Joseph B. Perez E-03Lance Corporal Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Smith, Eric M.Eric M. Smith E-04Corporal Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Workman, Jeremiah W.Jeremiah W. Workman E-04Corporal Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]
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 Yale, Jonathan T.Jonathan T. Yale E-04Corporal Operation Iraqi Freedom[9]

War in Afghanistan recipients

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Image Name Rank Unit Date of action Place of action Notes
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 Abbate, Matthew T.Matthew T. Abbate† E-05Sergeant 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force 14 October 2010 Sangin's northern green zone Operation Enduring Freedom[9][15]
Matthew G. Axelson Axelson, MatthewMatthew Axelson† Sonar Technician Second Class SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE, Naval Special Warfare Task Unit 27 to 28 June 2005 in the vicinity of Asadabad, Konar Province, Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom[13][16]
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 Bass, Stephen C.Stephen C. Bass Chief Boatswain’s Mate Sea-Air-Land Team ONE (SEAL-1) 25 and 26 November 2001 Northern Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom[13][17]
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 Blonder, Brian M.Brian M. Blonder E-07Gunnery Sergeant Operation Enduring Freedom[9]
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 Checque, Nicolas D.Nicolas D. Checque† Chief Special Warfare Operator Hostage Rescue Force Team 8 December 2012 Northern Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom[13][18]
Danny Dietz Dietz, DannyDanny Dietz† Gunner's Mate Second Class SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE, Naval Special Warfare Task Unit 27 to 28 June 2005 in the vicinity of Asadabad, Konar Province, Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom[13][19]
MarkLDonald Donald, Mark L.Mark L. Donald Lieutenant SEAL October 2003 Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom[13][20]
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 Fabayo, Ademola D.Ademola D. Fabayo O-02First Lieutenant Operation Enduring Freedom[9]
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 Farias, Christopher B.Christopher B. Farias E-05Sergeant Operation Enduring Freedom[9]
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 Gifford, Jonathan W.Jonathan W. Gifford E-07Gunnery Sergeant Operation Enduring Freedom[9]
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 Gustafson, Brady A.Brady A. Gustafson E-03Lance Corporal Operation Enduring Freedom[9]
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 Hogan, Donald J.Donald J. Hogan E-03Lance Corporal Operation Enduring Freedom[9]
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 Jacklin, Brian C.Brian C. Jacklin E-07Gunnery Sergeant Operation Enduring Freedom[9]
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 Jibson, Richard A.Richard A. Jibson E-07Gunnery Sergeant Georgian Liaison Team, Regimental Combat Team 6, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force 28 May 2012 Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom[9][21]
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 Jolly, Taylor R.Taylor R. Jolly E-07Gunnery Sergeant Operation Enduring Freedom[9]
Marcus luttrell 2007 Luttrell, MarcusMarcus Luttrell Hospital Corpsman Second Class SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE, Naval Special Warfare Task 27 to 28 June 2005 in the vicinity of Asadabad, Konar Province, Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom[13][22]
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 Manoukian, Matthew P.Matthew P. Manoukian† O-03Captain Marine Special Operations Team 8133, First Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command 10 August 2012 Helmand Province, Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom[9]Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag-->
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 Mosser, John S.John S. Mosser E-06Staff Sergeant Operation Enduring Freedom[9]
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 Mote, Sky R.Sky R. Mote† E-06Staff Sergeant Marine Special Operations Team 8133, First Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command 10 August 2012 Helmand Province, Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom[9][23]
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 Ouellette, Michael W.Michael W. Ouellette E-04Corporal Operation Enduring Freedom[9]
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 Rodriguez-Chavez, Juan J.Juan J. Rodriguez-Chavez E-06Staff Sergeant Operation Enduring Freedom[9]
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 Soutra, William B.William B. Soutra E-05Sergeant Company B, First Marine Special Operations Battalion 11 July 2010 Helmand Province, Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom[9][24]
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 Viggiani, Anthony L.Anthony L. Viggiani E-05Sergeant Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team, First Battalion, Sixth Marines, Twenty-Second Marine Expeditionary Unit 3 June 2004 north of the village of Khabargho Operation Enduring Freedom[9][25]
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 Weinmaster, Richard S.Richard S. Weinmaster E-02Private First Class 3d Platoon, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines 8 July 2008 Sangin District of Helmand Province, Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom[9][26]
Navy Cross presented to MARSOC Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman 141125-M-ZG301-003 Wilson, Justin A.Justin A. Wilson Hospital Corpsman First Class 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion 28 September 2011 Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom[13][27]
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 Wooldridge, Clifford M.Clifford M. Wooldridge E-04Corporal Operation Enduring Freedom[9]

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 If known, used the rank at the period of action. Otherwise included note to reflect the difference

References

  1. ↑ "SECNAV INSTRUCTION 1650.1H: Navy and Marine Corps awards manual" (PDF). Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). August 22, 2006. p. 2-13. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjPkfSB8rv4AhVTKlkFHf70APgQFnoECAUQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marines.mil%2FPortals%2F1%2FPublications%2FSecNavInst%25201650.1H.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0iA5bvV3EzfhIu1UBfWBQG. Retrieved June 20, 2022. 
  2. ↑ "Thomas W. Casey". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4179. Retrieved June 20, 2022. 
  3. ↑ "Donald L.cMcFaul". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4080. Retrieved June 20, 2022. 
  4. ↑ Kukielski, Phil (18 September 2013). "How Grenada reshaped the US military". The Boston Globe. https://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2013/09/08/how-grenada-reshaped-military/IZDvWwlt9Ed1chAJufkrvJ/story.html. 
  5. ↑ Scoon, Sir Paul (2003). Survival for Service: My Experiences as Governor General of Grenada. Oxford: Macmillan Caribbean. pp. 136, 145. ISBN 0-333-97064-0. OCLC 54489557. 
  6. ↑ "Jeb H. Seagle". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4094. Retrieved June 20, 2022. 
  7. ↑ "Michael M. Kurth". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4399. Retrieved June 20, 2022. 
  8. ↑ "Eddie S. Ray". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4484. Retrieved June 20, 2022. 
  9. ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27 9.28 9.29 9.30 9.31 9.32 9.33 9.34 9.35 9.36 9.37 9.38 9.39 9.40 9.41 "U.S Marine Corps Navy Cross Recipients" (PDF). Global War on Terrorism, 2001-Present. U.S. Department of Defense. https://valor.defense.gov/Portals/24/Documents/ServiceCross/USMC-Navy%20Crosses_GWOT_%202001-Present_2022%2004%2026.pdf?ver=ZkjMVWaB98H_IfWdBoR1YA%3d%3d. Retrieved June 24, 2020. 
  10. ↑ "Charles H. Keating IV". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=307227. Retrieved June 20, 2022. 
  11. ↑ "Navy SEAL killed by ISIS fire in Iraq identified". Navy Times. May 4, 2016. http://www.navytimes.com/story/military/2016/05/03/seal-killed-in-iraq-officials/83866702/. 
  12. ↑ Sisson, Paul. "Navy upgrades valor medals for 17 special-operations troops" (in en-US). sandiegouniontribune.com. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/health/sd-me-medal-upgrades-20170113-story.html. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 "U.S. Navy Cross Recipients" (PDF). Global War on Terrorism, 2001-Present. U.S. Department of Defense. https://valor.defense.gov/Portals/24/Documents/ServiceCross/USN-Navy%20Crosses_GWOT_2001-Present_2022%2004%2026.pdf?ver=ak_nn4scocywSlHm_75CXg%3d%3d. Retrieved June 24, 2020. 
  14. ↑ "Luis Fonseca, Jr.". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3628. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
  15. ↑ "Matthew T. Abbate". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=204852. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
  16. ↑ "Matthew Axelson". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3646. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
  17. ↑ "Stephen C. Bass". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3630. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
  18. ↑ "Nicolas D. Checque". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=315786. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
  19. ↑ "Danny Dietz". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3645. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
  20. ↑ "Mark L. Donald". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3654. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
  21. ↑ "Richard A. Jibson". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=205041. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
  22. ↑ "Marcus Luttrell". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3644. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
  23. ↑ "Sky R. Mote". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=205033. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
  24. ↑ "William B. Soutra". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=204889. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
  25. ↑ "Anthony L. Viggiani". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3649. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
  26. ↑ "Richard S. Weinmaster". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=22829. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
  27. ↑ "Justin A. Wilson". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=312610. Retrieved June 24, 2022. 
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