Chapter 776. for the relief of Thomas Sampson
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CHAP. 776.— An Act for the relief of Thomas Sampson.July 19, 1886. Preamble.Vol. 18, p. 125.Whereas, by act of Congress approved June twentieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, it was enacted that the Secretary of the Treasury prepare medals of honor, to be distinguished as life saving medals, to be bestowed upon any persons who should thereafter imperil their own lives to save the lives of others from the sea; and Whereas Thomas Sampson had theretofore, at various times, greatly distinguished himself in rescuing human beings from death in the manner prescribed by said act:
Therefore, *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*Thomas Sampson.lifesaving medal bestowed upon.Vol. 18, p. 127., That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is, directed to cause to be prepared a medal of honor, with suitable devices, to be bestowed upon Thomas Sampson, of the city of New York, according to the provisions contained in section seven of the act entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of lifesaving stations and houses of refuge upon the sea and lake coasts of the United States, and to promote the efficiency of the Life Saving Service.
” Sec. 2. That the said Thomas Sampson be, and he hereby is, entitled to receive all the benefits of said section in said act contained, just as though he had rendered the services subsequent to the approval of said act. Sec. 3. That this act shall take effect immediately. Approved, July 19, 1886.