He earned the Navy Cross, the Marines' highest award for valor after the Medal of Honor.

The Medal of Nesterov is to be worn on the left breast with other medals immediately after the Medal of Zhukov.

It is worn on the left breast with other medals and the order of precedence dictates it be placed immediately after the Medal for Courage.

This section of I-10 is known as the Jose Lopez Freeway, named after the Medal of Honor recipient.

Originally the Navy Cross was the Navy's third-highest decoration, after the Medal of Honor and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.

Since that time the Navy Cross has been worn after the Medal of Honor and before all other decorations.

The New York Conspicuous Service Medal is the 2nd highest New York State National Guard military award, after the Medal of Valor.

The medal is the sixth highest military decoration, after the Medal of Recognition, still being awarded for bravery.

The Russian Federation order of precedence dictates the medal is to be worn on the left breast with other medals immediately after the Medal of Nesterov.

The Navy Cross is the second highest medal, after the Medal of Honor, that can be awarded by the U.S. Navy for heroism or distinguished service.