Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§1924 Certificate of commendation accompanying awards; limitation on number of yearly awards
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 18— - YOUTH MEDALS › § 1924
Summary
Medals must include a certificate that describes the circumstances of the brave act and notes the person’s outstanding character and service. Only four may be awarded per calendar year: two for bravery and two for character and service.
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Title 42, §1924
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Accompanying such medals designated in this chapter there shall be an appropriate certificate of commendation presented to the recipient or recipients stating (a) the circumstances under which the act of bravery was performed, and (b) citing the outstanding recognition for character and service: Provided, That there shall not be awarded in any one calendar year in excess of four such medals, to wit, two for bravery and two for character and service, as herein authorized.
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42 U.S.C. § 1924
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73