USMCGrunt
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Lt Cranford earns the Navy and Marine Corps medal. It is the highest decoration for valor in a noncombat situation. The award is considered higher than a Bronze Star and just below the Distinguished Flying Cross in order of precedence.
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/ne...arine-earns-rare-medal-for-noncombat-bravery/
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/ne...arine-earns-rare-medal-for-noncombat-bravery/