Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§1923 Names of medals; presentation
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 18— - YOUTH MEDALS › § 1923
Summary
Bravery medal in section 1921: Young American Medal for Bravery; service medal in section 1922: Young American Medal for Service. The President must personally present them for both the President and Congress.
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Title 42, §1923
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The medal to be awarded for bravery or valor as defined in section 1921 of this title shall be known as the Young American Medal for Bravery, while the medal for outstanding character and service as defined in section 1922 of this title shall be known as the Young American Medal for Service, and such medals shall be presented personally by the President of the United States for and on behalf, and in the name of the President and the Congress of the United States of America.
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42 U.S.C. § 1923
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73