Following is the list of United States Military Honours for Extraordinary Heroism :
| S.No. | Awards & Honours | Purpose/Objective | First Held in country/year | Name of Body/Institution/ Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Distinguished Service Cross (United States) | Awarded for Extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor; The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades. | 1918 | Awarded by United States Army |
| 2 | Navy Cross | Awarded for Extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force and going beyond the call of duty. | 1917 | Awarded by United States Department of the Navy |
| 3 | Air Force Cross | Awarded for extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. | 1964 | Awarded by United States Air Force |
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