No medal of honor, Coast Guard cross, distinguished service medal, silver star medal, distinguished flying cross, Coast Guard medal, or emblem, or insignia in lieu thereof shall be awarded or presented to any individual, or to the representative of any individual, whose entire service subsequent to the time of the acts resulting in the consideration of such award shall not in the opinion of the Commandant have been honorable.
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CHAPTER 27— PAY, ALLOWANCES, AWARDS, AND OTHER RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
§ 2731. Delegation of powers to make awards; rules and regulations
§ 2733. Medal of honor: duplicate medal
§ 2734. Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag
§ 2736. Distinguished service medal
§ 2738. Distinguished flying cross
§ 2740. Insignia for additional awards
§ 2741. Time limit on award; report concerning deed
§ 2742. Honorable subsequent service as condition to award
§ 2747. Awards and insignia for excellence in service or conduct