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Authorization for posthumous award of Medal of Honor to Robert A. Lodge for acts of valor

Division A · Title V: MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY · Subtitle I: Decorations and Awards

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Robert A. Lodge may be awarded the Medal of Honor after his death for his courageous actions as an Air Force Major on May 10, 1972. This award can be given despite any usual time limits for awarding such medals.

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(a) Authorization

Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 9274 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 Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 9271 of such title to Robert A. Lodge for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).

(b) Acts of valor described

The acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of Robert A. Lodge as a Major in the Air Force on May 10, 1972.