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10 U.S.C. § 7276

Silver star: award

United States · Title 10 — ARMED FORCES · Status: effective

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10 U.S.C. § 7276, Silver star: award, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/435346
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The President may award a silver star of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant a medal of honor or distinguished-service cross—

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