The President may award a distinguished-service medal of appropriate design and a ribbon, together with a rosette or other device to be worn in place thereof, to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or the Marine Corps, distinguishes himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States in a duty of great responsibility.
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Subtitle C— Navy and Marine Corps
CHAPTER 837— DECORATIONS AND AWARDS
§ 8293. Distinguished-service medal
§ 8295. Distinguished flying cross
§ 8296. Navy and Marine Corps Medal
§ 8301. Delegation of power to award
§ 8304. Availability of appropriations
§ 8305. Commemorative or special medals: facsimiles and ribbons
§ 8306. Medal of honor: duplicate medal