Statute · California Military and Veterans Code
Cal. Mil. & Vet. Code § 643 — Military Rewards and Decorations
Cal. Mil. & Vet. Code § 643
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Military and Veterans Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Date
- 2025-01-01
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
(a) A Medal of Merit may be presented to each person who, while an officer, warrant officer, or enlisted member of the National Guard or Naval Militia, distinguishes themself by exceptionally meritorious service to the state or the United States in a duty of great responsibility or to any person…
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Cal. Mil. & Vet. Code § 643 — Military Rewards and Decorations is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
(a) A Medal of Merit may be presented to each person who, while an officer, warrant officer, or enlisted member of the National Guard or Naval Militia, distinguishes themself by exceptionally meritorious service to the state or the United States in a duty of great responsibility or to any person who, by unselfish and untiring activities in connection with the National Guard or Naval Militia, has rendered a distinct service in furthering the interests of and in promoting the security and welfare of the state.
(b) The Medal of Merit may also be awarded to civilians and members of other military services who distinguish themselves as indicated in this section.