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Code · BILL · 116th Congress · H.R. 6395 (Placed on Calendar Senate) — To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military c... · Sec. 582

Sec. 582. Authorization for award of the distinguished-service cross for Ramiro F. Olivo for acts of valor during the Vietnam War

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Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the United States Armed Forces, the President of the United States is authorized to award the Distinguished-Service Cross under section 7272 of such title to Ramiro F. Olivo for the acts of valor during the Vietnam War described in subsection (b). The acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of Ramiro F. Olivo on May 9, 1968, as a member of the Army while serving in the Republic of Vietnam with Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division.
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