To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.
USA118th CongressHR-8063| House
| Updated: 5/9/2024
Julia Brownley
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (1)
Armed Services Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill authorizes the Department of the Army to posthumously award William D. Owens the Distinguished Service Cross, regardless of statutory time limitations for providing such an award, for acts of valor at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944. He was previously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for such acts.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Mr. Kelly (MS) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2987)
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2987)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2987)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Armed Forces and National Security
Conflicts and warsMilitary historyVeterans' organizations and recognition
To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.
USA118th CongressHR-8063| House
| Updated: 5/9/2024
This bill authorizes the Department of the Army to posthumously award William D. Owens the Distinguished Service Cross, regardless of statutory time limitations for providing such an award, for acts of valor at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944. He was previously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for such acts.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Mr. Kelly (MS) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2987)
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2987)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2987)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Julia Brownley
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (1)
Armed Services Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Conflicts and warsMilitary historyVeterans' organizations and recognition