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[CITE: 10USC6245]

 
                         TITLE 10--ARMED FORCES
 
                    Subtitle C--Navy and Marine Corps
 
                           PART II--PERSONNEL
 
                   CHAPTER 567--DECORATIONS AND AWARDS
 
Sec. 6245. Distinguished flying cross

    The President may award a distinguished flying cross of appropriate 
design with accompanying ribbon to any person who, while serving in any 
capacity with the Navy or the Marine Corps, distinguishes himself by 
heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial 
flight.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 390.)

                                          Historical and Revision Notes
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            Revised section                      Source (U.S. Code)            
   Source (Statutes at Large)
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6245..................................  34 U.S.C. 364a (1st sentence, less   Ju
ly 2, 1926, ch. 721, Sec.  12
                                         1st 9 words, and less 2d and 3d      (
1st sentence, less 1st 9 words,
                                         sentences).                          a
nd less 2d and 3d sentences), 44
                                                                              S
tat. 789; July 30, 1937, ch. 545,
                                                                              S
ec.  4, 50 Stat. 549.
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    The word ``award'' is substituted for the word ``present'' to cover 
the determination of the recipient as well as the actual presenting of 
the decoration. The words ``but not in the name of Congress'' are 
omitted as surplusage, since a decoration is presented in the name of 
Congress only if the law so directs. The proviso of the first sentence 
of 34 U.S.C. 364a is omitted as executed. The words ``Navy or the Marine 
Corps'' are substituted for the words ``United States Navy'' because the 
provision is interpreted as authorizing the award of the decoration to 
persons serving with the Marine Corps as well as with the Navy. The 
words ``and notwithstanding the provisions of section 14 of this Act,'' 
which are not now contained in title 34, are omitted as unnecessary. The 
words ``since the 6th day of April, 1917, has distinguished, or who, 
after July 2, 1926,'' are omitted as executed.
