District of Columbia Code
Chapter 9 - Awards for Meritorious Service
§ 5–903. Preference in promotions

When promotions are being made in the Departments, the holders of such medals shall be preferred to other members of said Departments, other things being equal.
(Mar. 4, 1929, 45 Stat. 1556, ch. 696, § 3.)
1981 Ed., § 4-703.
1973 Ed., § 4-703.