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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 19, 2013
Recognizes Sergeant Rafael Peralta, a Mexican-American who enlisted in the Marine Corps on the same day he received his permanent residence status, for his dedication to the Marine Corps and the United States and for upholding the highest standards of military service.
Recognizes that his courage and selfless actions in combat saved the lives of his fellow Marines.
Concurs with the Marine Corps and the Navy that his actions are in the spirit and tradition of the Medal of Honor.
Maintains that eyewitness accounts confirm that Sergeant Peralta deliberately pulled a live grenade into his body in order to save his fellow Marines, and such accounts should be the leading and deciding factor in evaluating his Medal of Honor nomination.
Recommends that Sergeant Peralta be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
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Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D–CA
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1955-1956)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1956)
Introduced in Senate
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