To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Medal of Honor for Vietnam Veteran James Capers, Jr.
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Key Points
- This bill gives the President the authority to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr. for his heroic actions as a Marine during the Vietnam War. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for bravery in the United States.
- The award recognizes his actions during a mission that took place from March 31 to April 3, 1967. While he was previously given the Silver Star for his service during that time, this law allows for that recognition to be upgraded to the nation's top honor.
- Because there are usually strict time limits on how many years can pass before someone receives this medal, Congress had to pass this specific law to waive those rules so the veteran could be honored decades later.
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Became Private Law No: 119-1.
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Presented to President.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
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