§ 1127. Precedence of the award of the Purple Heart

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In prescribing regulations establishing the order of precedence of awards and decorations authorized to be displayed on the uniforms of members of the armed forces, the Secretary of the military department concerned shall accord the Purple Heart a position of precedence, in relation to other awards and decorations authorized to be displayed, not lower than that immediately following the bronze star.

(Added Pub. L. 98–525, title V, § 553(a), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2532; amended Pub. L. 99–145, title V, § 533, Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 634.)

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Public Law 98–525
To authorize appropriations for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 1985, to revise and improve defense procurement, compensation, and management programs, to establish new defense educational assist

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Pub. L. 98–525, title V, § 553(a)
98 Stat. 2532
Pub. L. 99–145, title V, § 533
99 Stat. 634
Pub. L. 99–145

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§ 1127

Precedence of the award of the Purple Heart

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–525, title V, § 553(a)

Stat.98 Stat. 2532

Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–145, title V, § 533

Stat.99 Stat. 634

Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–145

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