To waive time limitations specified by law in order to allow the Medal of Honor to be awarded to Gary Lee McKiddy, of Miamisburg, Ohio, for acts of valor while a helicopter crew chief and door gunner with the 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War.

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Bill Number

HR 5271

Introduced

Jul 26, 2002

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Armed Forces and National Security Army personnel Commemorations Congress Congressional Medal of Honor History Military history Vietnamese Conflict

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Summary

Authorizes and requests the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Gary Lee McKiddy of Miamisburg, Ohio, for acts of valor while serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, notwithstanding otherwise application time limitations.

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Sep 5, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jul 26, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 26, 2002

Introduced in House

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