To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
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Summary
Authorizes the Medal of Honor for John W. Ripley. This law lets the President award the Medal of Honor for Ripley's actions on April 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War, acts that were previously recognized with the Navy Cross, and it overrides the time limits in 10 U.S.C. § 8298(a) and § 8300 so the award can be made under 10 U.S.C. § 8291.
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Sponsor
Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
VA • R
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