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.
Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 541Pub. L. 86–593, § 1(4)74 Stat. 332Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title V, § 553(c)(2)115 Stat. 1116Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 806(b)(11)132 Stat. 1833(, , § 8747; , , ; , , ; renumbered § 9277, , , .)
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Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
8747 | 10:1416. | July 9, 1918, ch. 143 (14th par. under “Ordnance Department”), 40 Stat. 871. |
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.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 115–232section 8747 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.
Pub. L. 107–1072001— substituted “stolen, lost,” for “lost”.
Pub. L. 86–5931960— inserted “Air Force cross” in section catchline and in text.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
Pub. L. 115–232section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232section 3001 of this titleAmendment by effective , with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see , set out as a note preceding .