§ 2732. Medal of honor
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The President may award, and present in the name of Congress, a medal of honor of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to an individual who, while a member of the Coast Guard, displays conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of such individual’s life above and beyond the call of duty—
(1)while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States;
(2)while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force;
(3)while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 535, § 491; Pub. L. 88–77, § 4, July 25, 1963, 77 Stat. 95; renumbered § 2732, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226; Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV [LXXXV], §§ 8505(a)(25), 8506(c), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4749, 4752.)
Historical and Revision Notes
This section is new insofar as application to Coast Guard personnel in time of peace is concerned. Such awards can be made to members of the Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is operating with the Navy.
The language is parallel to that found in title 34, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 354, providing for awards to personnel of the Navy. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
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- Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393
- 63 Stat. 535
- Pub. L. 88–77, § 4
- 77 Stat. 95
- 132 Stat. 4226
- 134 Stat. 4749
- section 491 of this title
- Pub. L. 88–77
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§ 2732
Medal of honor
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ActAug. 4, 1949, ch. 393
Stat.63 Stat. 535
Pub. L.Pub. L. 88–77, § 4
Stat.77 Stat. 95
Stat.132 Stat. 4226
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