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 561

Introduced

Feb 2, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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

Actions

Mar 14, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Mar 14, 2005

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Feb 2, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 2, 2005

Introduced in House

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