![]() ![]() ![]() Livingstonġst Vietnamese Marine Corps Infantry Battalion He was later killed in a helicopter crash in Quảng Nam Province on November 18, 1970. ![]() Led a Vietnamese Marine Brigade in the successful assault of a village despite being wounded multiple times. Task Force Alfa, Vietnamese Marine Brigade Warned theater patrons to take cover when he discovered a bomb in the lobby and was killed by the subsequent explosion This along with the †, indicates that the Navy Cross was received posthumously ImageĤth Vietnamese Marine Corps Infantry Battalionġst Marine killed in action in Vietnam. The Navy Cross was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 65-253) and approved on February 4, 1919. 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. 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. It is received by personnel who distinguish themselves for extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. The Navy Cross is the second-highest military decoration of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. ![]()
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