No...Kerry got a silver star for that.
The Navy Cross is the second highest commendation next to the Medal of Honor...IMHO, if I was his CO, I'd be processing the paperwork for his Medal of Honor, ASAP.
I think about this often: What would I do under the same circumstances? What if I am faced with such a choice or series of choices either on or off a battlefield? Would I be a hero or a heel? I know I would rather become a hero, but would I have the necessary courage? I sat at a First Communion Mass on Sunday and looked around and thought about how lucky we are to live in country that allows freedom of worship. But I also thought about the Christians being tortured and killed around the world and wondered if I would have their courage. Luckily, most of us never have to face these challenges and for that we should be thankful.
Thank you to the armed forces of America!
I'm sure a CMH must be in the works.
(And for what it's worth I'm calling my congressman right now to make sure.)