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215 215 (2) the basic pay and allowances, whether in money or in kind, to which he was entitled at the time when the injury was incurred or the disease contracted, during the period of his hospitalization or rehospitalization, but not for more than a total of six months after the end of his prescribed tour of duty or training; (3) subsistence during hospitalization' or rehospitalization when he is not entitled to basic pay and allowances under clause (2); and (4) necessary transportation incident to his hospitalization, rehospitalization, and return to his home when he is discharged from the hospital. § 3723. When Secretary may require The Secretary of the Army may order the hospitalization, medical and surgical treatment, and domiciliary care, for as long as necessary, of any member of the Army on active duty, and may incur obligations with respect thereto, whether or not the member was injured, or contracted a disease, in line of duty, except in the case of a member treated in a private hospital, or by a civilian physician, while on leave of absence for more than 24 hours. CHAPTER 357.—DECORATIONS A N D AWARDS Sec. 3741. 3742. 3743. 3744. 3745. 3746. 3747. 3748. 3749. 3750. 3751. 3752. 3753.

Medal of honor: award. Distinguished-service cross: award. Distinguished-service medal: award. Medal of honor; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal: limitations on award. Medal of honor; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal: delegation of power to award. Silver star: award. Medal of honor; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal; silver star: replacement. Medal of honor; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal; silver star: availability of appropriations. Distinguished flying cross: award; limitations. Soldier's Medal: award; limitations. Service medals: issue; replacement; availability of appropriations. Medals: posthumous award and presentation. Civil War battle streamers.

§3741. Medal of honor: award The President may award, and present in the name of Congress, a medal of honor to a person who, while a member of the Army and in action involving actual conflict with an enemy, distinguishes himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. §3742. Distinguished-service cross: award The President may award a distinguished-service cross of appropriate design and a ribbon, together with a rosette or other device to be worn in place thereof, to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguishes himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. 81013 O—56

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