This bill authorizes the Department of the Army to posthumously award William D. Owens the Distinguished Service Cross, regardless of statutory time limitations for providing such an award, for acts of valor at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944. He was previously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for such acts.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2987)
Mr. Kelly (MS) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2987)
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2987)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
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