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§1924 Certificate of Commendation Accompanying Awards; Limitation on Number of Yearly Awards

Title 42 › CHAPTER 18 — YOUTH MEDALS › § 1924

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

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Medals must include a certificate noting the brave act and honoring the recipient’s character and service. No more than four medals may be awarded per 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

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102