Multiple Navy Cross recipients of Navy and USMC

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Our friend "4starchris" began a thread on multiple DCS awards - appropriate time to find all the Naval & USMC recipients. Will start with a few to get things rolling, Starting with Chesty!

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General Puller holds the Navy Cross with Gold Stars in lieu of four additional awards; the Army Distinguished Service Cross; the Army Silver Star Medal; the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" and Gold Star in lieu of a second award; the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V;" the Air Medal with Gold Stars in lieu of second and third awards; and the Purple Heart Medal. His other medals and decorations include the Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon with four bronze stars; the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with one bronze star; the World War I Victory Medal with West Indies clasp; the Haitian Campaign Medal; the Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal; the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal with one bronze star; the China Service Medal; the American Defense Service Medal with Base clasp; the American Area Campaign Medal; the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal with four bronze stars; the World War II Victory Medal; the National Defense Service Medal; the Korean Service Medal with one silver star in lieu of five bronze stars; the United Nations Service Medal; the Haitian Medaille Militaire; the Nicaraguan Presidential Medal of Merit with Diploma; the Nicaraguan Cross of Valor with Diploma; the Republic of Korea's Ulchi Medal with Gold Star; and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster.

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In addition to the Medal of Honor, GENERAL MERRITT AUSTIN EDSON two Navy Crosses, a Silver Star and two Legions of Merit, MajGen Edson's numerous decorations included the Presidential Unit Citation with two bronze stars; the Mexican Service Medal; World War I Victory Medal with Maltese Cross; Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal; China Service Medal with bronze star; American Defense Service Medal with bronze star; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with six bronze stars; the World War II Victory Medal; the Distinguished Service Order (British Empire) and the Nicaraguan Medal of Merit.

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General Walt’s decorations includes: two Navy Crosses; two Distinguished Service Medals; the Silver Star Medal; the Legion of Merit with Combat "V"; the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V"; the Purple Heart; the Presidential Unit Citation with one bronze star indicative of a second award; the Navy Unit Commendation; the China Service Medal; the American Defense Service Medal with base clasp; the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four bronze stars; the American Campaign Medal; the World War II Victory Medal; the Navy Occupation Service Medal with Asia-clasp; the National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star; the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars; the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze stars; the United Nations Service Medal; the Korean Presidential Unit Citation; four awards from the Republic of Korea - the Ulchi Medal with Neck Band and Breast Plate; the Ulchi Medal with Silver Star; the Ulchi Medal; the Korean Order of Service Merit, Second Class; the Vietnamese National Order, 3d Class; the Vietnamese National Order, 4th Class, the Gallantry Cross with Palm; the Choung My Medal; the Chinese Order of Cloud and Banner with Grand Cordon; the Vietnamese Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation of Gallantry Cross with Palm; and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

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General Raymond Murry’s medals and decorations includes: the Navy Cross with Gold Star in lieu of a second award; the Army Distinguished Service Cross; the Silver Star Medal with Gold Star and two Oak Leaf Clusters (Army) in lieu of second through fourth awards; the Legion of Merit with Combat "V"; the Purple Heart; the Presidential Unit Citation with three bronze stars indicative of second through fourth awards; the China Service Medal; the American Defense Service Medal with Base Clasp; the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four bronze stars; the American Campaign Medal; the World War II Victory Medal; the National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star; the Korean Service Medal with four bronze stars; the United Nations Service Medal; the Korean Ulchi Medal with Gold Star; and three Korean Presidential Unit Citations.

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In July 1968, General Martin Brandtner returned to the Republic of Vietnam, where he joined the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines serving as a rifle company commander, and upon promotion to major in November 1968, as Battalion Operations Officer and Battalion Executive Officer. While serving as Commanding Officer, Company D, he was wounded in action and was twice awarded the Navy Cross, the nation’s second highest award for valor in combat. He is one of only two Marines to earn that distinction in the Vietnam War.

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General's Marion Carl medals and decorations include: the Navy Cross with gold star in lieu of a second Navy Cross; the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" and gold stars in lieu of second through fourth awards; the Distinguished Flying Cross with four gold stars in lieu of second through fourth awards; the Air Medal with two silver stars and three gold stars in lieu of second through fourteenth awards; the Presidential Unit Citation with one bronze star; the American Defense Service Medal with Base Clasp; the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three bronze stars; the American Campaign Medal; the World War II Victory Medal; the National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star; the Vietnam Service Medal; and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

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General Roy Geiger’s awards include the Navy Cross with Gold Star and the Distinguished Service Medal with two Gold Stars, his decorations and medals include the Distinguished Service Medal (Army) Okinawa; Presidential Unit Citation, Guadalcanal, 1942; Nicaraguan Campaign Medal, Nicaragua, 1912; Expeditionary Medal with two Bronze Stars, Nicaragua 1912, China 1914, Haiti 1919 and 1929; Victory Medal with Ypres Lys Clasp, France 1918; Haitian Campaign Medal, Haiti 1919 and 1920; Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal, Nicaragua 1931; American Defense Service Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; American Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Dominican Medal of Military Merit; Nicaraguan Medal of Distinction and Diploma. General Geiger was promoted to four-star rank posthumously by the 80th Congress to be effective from 23 January 1947.

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GENERAL HARRY B. LIVERSEDGE in addition to the Navy Cross with Gold Star in lieu of a Second Navy Cross, his decorations and medals included: Bronze Star Medal (Army); Presidential Unit Citation; Victory Medal with France clasp and Maltese Cross; Expeditionary Medal with Bronze star; Yangtze Service Medal; American Defense Service Medal with Base Clasp; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars; American Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal; and the Navy Occupation Service Medal.

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Col. Van D. Bell Jr His decorations include two Navy Crosses (the nation's second highest decoration), two Silver Stars, Legion of Merit with Combat V, Bronze Star with Combat V, five Purple Hearts, Combat Action Ribbon, four Presidential Unit Citations, four Navy Unit Citations, Good Conduct Medal with two Stars, Yangtze Service Medal, China Service Medal with Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Korean Service Medal with four Bronze Stars, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Stars, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with two Gold Palms and one Gold Star among others.

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Brigadier General Evans Fordyce Carlson (26 February 1896 – 27 May 1947) was the famed U.S. Marine Corps leader of the World War II "Carlson's Raiders". Navy Cross with 2 stars

[Tom Nier]

The March 1986 issue of OMSA's "The Medal Collector" has an in-depth article b Nick McDowell on "Multiple Recipients of the Navy Cross". His research as of 1986 showed 297 recipients of more than one NC, where these 297 men earned a total of 674 NC awards. These 297 recipients included 38 Marines and 259 Navy personnel. Some interesting statistics are quoted below from Nick's article.

 

Only two men received five NC: Chesty Puller of the Marines, and Roy M. Davenport, a WW2 submarine skipper. Seven men won four NC, of which six men were in WW2 submarine service. 59 men won 3 NC, of which 54 men won them all during WW2. And 228 men won two NC. Four women have each won one Navy Cross. Nick's article lists the 68 men who received three or more NC awards.

 

The 674 NC won by these 297 recipients break down as follows: WW1 -16; Haiti (2nd) - 2; Nicaragua (2nd) - 16; interim period - 19; WW2 - 605; Korea - 9; VietNam - 6. The multiple NC awards are distributed among the various types of service as listed: submarine duty - 216; aviation awards - 269; surface warfare - 94; ground action - 76; and miscellaneous - 19.

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Dont have a picture. I would love if anyone could post a picture of this USMC hero.

Here is a link to LEATHERNECK's #1 Badass list.

http://www.mca-marines.org/leatherneck/top...rump/default.asp

4starchris

 

wjw-stan wawrzyniak-

USMC- Voted #1 badass by a recent USMC poll.

These are his Double Navy Cross minis. These are in my collection.

Hope this repents me Bill for the USMC.

What do you think Bill. #1 badass. Very cool.

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Vadm Glynn Donahoe. 4 navy Crosses, 2 silver stars, 2 Bronze stars.

I have his dress mess in my collection with other items from his grouping.

4starchris

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DAVENPORT, ROY MILTON

NAVY CROSS

Rank and Service: Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy (72345)

Organization: U.S.S. Haddock

Conflict: World War II

Date of Action: June to August 1943

Place of Action: off Palau and Caroline Island Group Areas

Authorized by: The Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals

Citation: For extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of a United States Submarine during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Area. Throughout numerous hazardous war patrols in enemy-infested waters, Lieutenant Commander Davenport pressed home his attacks with cool and courageous determination and despite intense and persistent hostile opposition, succeeded in sinking over 10,500 tons of enemy shipping and damaging over 35,500 tons. His aggressive fighting spirit, inspiring leadership and the splendid efficiency of the men in his command contributed immeasurably to the success of our operations in this vital area and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

 

 

NAVY CROSS (1st Gold Star)

Rank and Service: Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy (72345)

Organization: U.S.S. Haddock

Conflict: World War II

Date of Action: September 1943

Place of Action: off Truk Islands Area

Authorized by: The Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals

Citation: For extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of a United States Submarine while that vessel was engaged in an aggressive and successful patrol against enemy Japanese in the Pacific War Area. Although operating in the presence of formidable concentrations of anti-submarine vessels, Lieutenant Commander Davenport pressed home a series of vigorous and persistent attacks which resulted in the sinking or damaging of an important amount of hostile shipping. Despite severe countermeasures on the part of the enemy, he brought his ship through many perilous encounters and his crew home without material damage or loss of life. His expert seamanship and cool courage in the face of great personal danger were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

 

 

NAVY CROSS (2nd Gold Star)

Rank and Service: Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy (72345)

Organization: U.S.S. Haddock

Conflict: World War II

Date of Action: October to November 1943

Place of Action: off Truk Islands Area

Authorized by: The Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals

Citation: For extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. HADDOCK during the Seventh War Patrol in enemy Japanese-controlled waters in the Pacific War Area. With superb tactical skill, Commander Davenport maneuvered his ship into striking position and in a daring surface torpedo attack against a hostile destroyer search group, sank one of the Japanese warships then, during the ensuing confusion, carried out a successful surface retirement. Contacting two heavily escorted enemy convoys, he and his gallant command delivered accurate and devastating attacks against the hostile vessels, sinking a large amount of Japanese shipping. Commander Davenport’s inspiring leadership and indomitable fighting spirit were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

 

 

NAVY CROSS (3rd Gold Star)

Rank and Service: Commander, U.S. Navy (72345)

Organization: U.S.S. Trepang

Conflict: World War II

Date of Action: September to October 1944

Place of Action: Tokyo Bay Area

Authorized by: The Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals

Citation: For extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TREPANG during the First War Patrol of that vessel in enemy waters. Effectively covering wide areas of the enemy’s shipping routes, Commander Davenport tracked Japanese surface forces with relentless determination, skillfully developing his contacts into highly aggressive torpedo attacks. Boldly launching his fire against hostile escorted convoys, he directed his command in the destruction of several important enemy vessels and continued his vigorous tactics by a night surface attack against a Japanese task force to sink or damage severely combatant ships of heavy fire power and vital to the enemy’s sustained prosecution of the war. His valiant ship-handling in evading severe enemy countermeasures despite the TREPANG’s inferior speed and highly phosphorescent seas and the gallant fighting spirit of the entire ship’s company reflect the highest credit upon Commander Davenport and the United States Naval Service.

 

 

NAVY CROSS (4th Gold Star)

Rank and Service: Commander, U.S. Navy (72345)

Organization: U.S.S. Trepang

Conflict: World War II

Date of Action: November to December 1944

Place of Action: off Luzon, Philippine Islands

Authorized by: The Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals

Citation: For extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TREPANG during the Second War Patrol of that vessel in enemy Japanese-controlled waters. Daringly penetrating a strong hostile escort screen to deliver a series of night surface attacks, Commander Davenport launched his torpedoes into an escorted convoy, holding to his targets grimly in the face of heavy countermeasures and sinking an important amount of Japanese tonnage. During this excellently planned and brilliantly executed engagement, the TREPANG effectively coordinated her efforts with other submarines and, as a result of the combined firepower of these gallant ships, contributed to the destruction of the entire convoy within a period of three hours. A courageous and expert seaman, forceful and inspiring in his leadership, Commander Davenport, as Group Commander, was largely responsible for the outstanding success of this vital and hazardous mission. His gallant conduct and the exceptional combat readiness of his command reflect the highest credit upon Commander Davenport and the United States Naval Service.

[Ricardo]

Roy Milton Davenport

 

Navy Cross with four gold award stars, Silver Star with 2 gold award stars, Bronze Star with Valor device, Presidential Unit Citation with 2 bronze stars, etc.

 

 

[Ricardo]

Samuel David Dealey

 

Medal of Honor

Navy Cross with three Gold Stars

Distinguished Service Cross

Silver Star

Purple Heart

Navy & Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation

 

[Ricardo]

Eugene Bennett Fluckey

 

Medal of Honor

Navy Cross with three gold stars

Presidential Unit Citation

Navy Unit Commendation

National Defense Service Medal

American Defense Service Medal with Fleet Clasp

American Campaign Medal

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal

World War II Victory Medal

 

[Ricardo]

Marc Andrew "Pete" Mitscher

 

Navy Cross (3)

Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3)

Legion of Merit

 

[Ricardo]

Richard Hetherington “Dick” O'Kane

 

Medal of Honor

Navy Cross (3)

Silver Star (3)

Legion of Merit

Purple Heart

 

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Col. Reusser has been called the most decorated Marine aviator in history and was shot down in three wars in the Pacific theater during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Colonel Ken Reusser’s distinguished combat record included 253 combat missions in World War II, Korea and Vietnam and was shot down in all three, five times in all. And he was awared 59 medals included two Navy Crosses, five Purple Hearts and two Legions of Merit.

 

Ken Reusser enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve as a seaman recruit on August 23, 1941, and entered flight training. In April 1942, he completed flight training, was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, and in May 1942 left for the Southwest Pacific. Upon arrival at Guadalcanal, was assigned to VMF-122, flying the F4F-3. On his first combat mission, he was credited with a probable kill of a Mitsubishi “Betty.” In October of that year, he was injured during a ditching and spent 6 months in a hospital.

 

Ken returned to the Pacific in 1944 flying F4U’s from USS Hollandia, (CVE 97) off Okinawa. He led a flight of Corsairs intending to shoot down a Japanese KI-45 “Nick” high-altitude photo reconnaissance airplane gathering information for the day’s Kamikaze flights. With altitude frozen guns, the only weapon left was the Corsair itself. Ken and his wingman severely damaged the tail of the KI-45 with their propellers. It entered a graveyard spiral, breaking up before hitting the water. Ken and his wingman shared the kill. Each was awarded the Navy Cross.

 

In 1950, Ken found himself again in combat, flying F4U’s from USS Sicily, (CVE 118). He was awarded a second Navy Cross for making two very low-level passes down a street to identify, through a building’s windows, what was hidden inside. He then led a flight back, destroying the target. Exiting the area, with only 20mm guns remaining, he made a firing pass on a ship moored to a camouflaged pier. Loaded with fuel, the ship exploded, flipping the Corsair inverted. After righting the airplane, Ken returned to USS Sicily where the severely crippled F4U was pushed over the side for being too damaged to repair.

 

During the Vietnam War, Reusser flew helicopters. He was leading a Marine Air Group in a rescue mission, when his own “Huey” was shot down. He needed skin grafts over 35 percent of his badly burned body. He retired from the Marine Corps in July 1968 due to his combat wounds.

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Rear Admiral William N. Leonard,

 

Twice awarded during WWII'

Who's son is one of our own.

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...tart=#entry8414

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Major John Yancey USMC Ret. Two crosses , 3 Purple Hearts. First Cross for action in WW2 as a Corporal. During the Regan years his former CO's attempted to have his second award upgraded to a MoH, never happened. Both citations here - cannot locate any additional pic's?

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Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Cross with 2 gold stars, Distinguished Flying Cross with 4 stars, Bronze star Medal with V device, star, Navy Commendation Medal with V device, star.,PUC with star, etc., et.,

Sorry for the watermarks., these are my personal pics.

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You can see from the pic that the ribbon bar posted earlier was udated.

The Navy Distiguished Service medal and either the DFC or Air Medal was added later

4starchris

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B.Gen. Herman Henry Hanneken Ret. MoH, 2 Navy Crosses, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart. Enlisted in 1914, retired on July 1, 1948, concluding a thirty-four-year career in the Marine Corps. He was advanced to his final rank of brigadier general upon his retirement for having been specially commended for service in actual combat.

 

 

Awarded for actions during the Second Nicaraguan Campaign General Orders: Authority - USMC Communiqué: 0392-1-3 (19 March 1930) Action Date: December 11, 1928 - June 30, 1929 Rank: First Lieutenant Division: Guardia Nacional de Nicaragua

 

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to First Lieutenant Herman Henry Hanneken (MCSN: 0-392), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement, zeal untiring and most successful efforts during active service in the Northern Area of the Republic of Nicaragua from 11 December 1928 until 30 June 1929. In command of a combined Marine and Nicaraguan Voluntario combat patrol First Lieutenant Hanneken had many successful contacts with the bandits during which he distinguished himself by his gallantry. His courage and ability are exceptional and his operations against bandits were of great value in the suppression of banditry in this area.

 

 

Awarded for actions during the Second Haitian Campaign General Orders: Authority - USMC Communiqué: 0392-3-1 AG-25-jhp (21 July 1921) Action Date: March 31 - April 1, 1920 Service: Marine Corps Rank: First Lieutenant Regiment: 1st Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti)

 

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to First Lieutenant Herman Henry Hanneken (MCSN: 0-392), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism displayed on the night of March 31 - 1 April 1920, by advancing into the camp of Osiris Joseph, a notorious bandit leader, while serving with the First Provisional Brigade of Marines (Gendarmerie d'Haiti). With admirable disregard of danger, Lieutenant Hanneken, leading a small detail, advanced to within about fifteen feet of Osiris Joseph, who was surrounded by his followers, shot and killed him, thereby ridding the country of a bandit who had long terrorized Northern Haiti. In addition to the courage displayed, the resourcefulness shown, and the careful planning necessary to accomplish his mission are worthy of the highest praise.

 

 

Awarded for actions during the Second Haitian Campaign General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 536, June 10 (1920) Action Date: October 31 & November 1, 1919 Rank: Second Lieutenant Division: Gendarmerie d'Haiti

 

For The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Herman Henry Hanneken (MCSN: 0-392), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in actual conflict with the enemy near Grande Riviere, Republic of Haiti, on the night of 31 October - 1 November 1919, resulting in the death of Charlemagne Peralte, the supreme bandit chief in the Republic of Haiti, and the killing, capture, and dispersal of about 1,200 of his outlaw followers. Second Lieutenant Hanneken not only distinguished himself by his excellent judgment and leadership but also unhesitatingly exposed himself to great personal danger when the slightest error would have forfeited not only his life but the lives of the detachments of gendarmerie under his command. The successful termination of his mission will undoubtedly prove of untold value to the Republic of Haiti.