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US HR8063
To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.
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Introduced
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
In Committee
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
Crossed Over
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry. The bill waives any time limitations that may otherwise prevent the award, as Owens had previously received the Bronze Star Medal for these actions.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Received in the Senate. (on 05/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8063/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8063/BILLS-118hr8063eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8063/BILLS-118hr8063ih.pdf |
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