Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§1923 Names of Medals; Presentation
Title 42 › CHAPTER 18 — YOUTH MEDALS › § 1923
Summary
The bravery award (see section 1921) must be called the Young American Medal for Bravery, and the award for character and service (see section 1922) must be called the Young American Medal for Service. The President must personally give these medals, and the presentation is made on behalf of both the President and the United States 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
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102