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Authorization for award of the Distinguished-Service Cross for James O. Ratliff for acts of valor during the Vietnam War

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

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James O. Ratliff is authorized to receive the Distinguished-Service Cross for his acts of valor during a combat mission in the Vietnam War on June 18, 1968. The usual time limits for awarding this medal are waived to allow this recognition.

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(a) Waiver of time limitations

Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 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 a Distinguished-Service Cross under section 7272 of such title to James O. Ratliff 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 James O. Ratliff on June 18, 1968, as a member of the Army during a combat mission near the village of Ap Go Cong during the Vietnam War.