2017 US Code
Title 10 - Armed Forces
Subtitle D - Air Force
Part II - Personnel
Chapter 857 - Decorations and Awards
Sec. 8747 - Medal of honor; Air Force cross; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal; silver star: replacement
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| §8747. Medal of honor; Air Force cross; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal; silver star: replacement | ||||||
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Any medal of honor, Air Force cross, distinguished-service cross, distinguished-service medal, or silver star, or any bar, ribbon, rosette, or other device issued for wear with or in place of any of them, that is stolen, lost, or destroyed, or becomes unfit for use, without fault or neglect of the person to whom it was awarded, shall be replaced without charge. |
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(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 541; Pub. L. 86–593, §1(4), July 6, 1960, 74 Stat. 332; Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title V, §553(c)(2), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1116.) |
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The words "issued for wear with or in place of any of them" are inserted for clarity. The words "presented under the provisions of this title" and "such medal, cross, bar, ribbon, rosette, or device" are omitted as surplusage. AMENDMENTS2001—Pub. L. 107–107 substituted "stolen, lost," for "lost". 1960—Pub. L. 86–593 inserted "Air Force cross" in section catchline and in text. |
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| Title 10 - ARMED FORCES Subtitle D - Air Force PART II - PERSONNEL CHAPTER 857 - DECORATIONS AND AWARDS Sec. 8747 - Medal of honor; Air Force cross; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal; silver star: replacement |
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| 40 Stat. 871 74 Stat. 332 115 Stat. 1116 |
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| Public Law 86-593, Public Law 107-107 |
