Valor — second highest
Notable recipients of the Air Force Cross
Extraordinary heroism in combat against an enemy, not justifying the Medal of Honor.
12 notable recipients
Names link to Wikipedia; ★ MoH marks people who also received the Medal of Honor (links to their profile here).
| Name | Life |
|---|---|
| Robert Michael White | 1924–2010 |
| Rudolf Anderson | 1927–1962 |
| Bud Day ★ MoH | 1925–2013 |
| Milburn G. Apt | 1924–1956 |
| Charlie Brown | 1922–2008 |
| Charles G. Boyd | 1938–2022 |
| Gerald Gustafson | 1928–2024 |
| Kevin A. Gilroy | 1936–2013 |
| Augustus Orlebar | 1897–1943 |
| William C. Norris | 1926–2024 |
| Joseph A. Doyle | 1920–2014 |
| Robert F. Titus | 1926–2024 |