To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the award of a medal called the ``Crimson Cross'' to members of the Armed Forces who, while on active duty, suffered a qualifying injury or illness in connection with combatant activities during a period of war or as a result of hostile actions against the United States and who are not eligible to receive the Purple Heart as a result of such injury or illness.
Makes this Act inapplicable to any individual who suffered the injury or illness as a result of willful misconduct.
Authorizes the issuance of the medal to the representative of an eligible individual who dies before receiving such medal.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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