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14 U.S.C. § 2737

Silver star medal

United States · Title 14 — COAST GUARD · Status: effective

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14 U.S.C. § 2737, Silver star medal, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/439608
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The President may award a silver star medal of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to an individual who, while serving in any capacity with the Coast Guard, when the Coast Guard is not operating under the Department of the Navy, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant a medal of honor or Coast Guard cross—

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