To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas H. Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.
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- Stage
- In committee
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- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- May 1, 2025
What it does
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas Helmut Griffin for his acts of valor as a U.S. Army captain during the Vietnam War, specifically from March 1 to March 3, 1969, while serving with the 4/5 Infantry Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. It recognizes his repeated acts of bravery under fire, including leading assaults, directing air and artillery strikes, rescuing wounded soldiers, and continuing to fight despite being injured multiple times. The bill waives standard time limitations for Medal of Honor awards, citing newly revealed evidence that his actions warranted the highest military honor, which was not fully recognized…
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