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US HB3175
Bill
Status
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jimmy Panetta
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas Helmut Griffin, upgrading his Silver Star received for actions during March 1-3, 1969, while serving as a captain and Senior Advisor with the 4/5 Infantry Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam
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Griffin led his battalion in a three-day engagement against an entrenched North Vietnamese Army regiment threatening Quang Ngai City, directing gunships, air, and artillery strikes on approximately 20 occasions while under heavy fire
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Griffin assaulted an enemy machine gun bunker, carried five wounded soldiers to safety while shielding them with his body, and continued leading the attack after being hit three times in the chest by enemy fire
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The battle resulted in 93 enemy soldiers killed and saved over 300 allied soldiers by leading them out of the kill zone
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Waives the time limitations in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, which normally restrict retroactive medal awards, based on new evidence submitted by Griffin's commanding officer in 2011 and 2013
Legislative Description
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas H. Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
5/1/2025