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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 6244. Silver star medal
The President may award a silver star medal of appropriate
design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a person who, while
serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, is cited for
gallantry in action that does not warrant a medal of honor or Navy
cross -
(1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United
States;
(2) while engaged in military operations involving conflict
with an opposing foreign force; or
(3) while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an
armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the
United States is not a belligerent party.
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