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This bill authorizes the President to award the Purple Heart medal to Louis Boria, Jr., despite existing standard criteria for the award. The bill specifically allows for recognition of Boria's injuries sustained during World War II and the Korean War while he was serving as a member of the Marine Corps. The Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who have been wounded or killed in action, and this bill provides a specific exception to the typical award criteria outlined in Executive Order 11016. By creating this individual authorization, the bill seeks to formally recognize Boria's military service and the injuries he suffered during two significant conflicts in the mid-20th century, providing him with an official military honor that acknowledges his sacrifices and contributions to the United States military.

Military Affairs and Security

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