10 USC 3747: Medal of honor; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal; silver star: replacement
Text contains those laws in effect on January 4, 1995
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESSubtitle B-ArmyPART II-PERSONNELCHAPTER 357-DECORATIONS AND AWARDS
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§3747. Medal of honor; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal; silver star: replacement
Any medal of honor, 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 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.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041,
| Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 3747 | 10:1416. | July 9, 1918, ch. 143 (14th par. under "Ordnance Department"), |
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.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 3748 of this title.