Military and Veterans Code section 642

A Military Cross may be presented to each person who, while an officer or enlisted member of the National Guard or Naval Militia, distinguishes themself by extraordinary heroism while in the service of the state or of the United States.

Source: Section 642, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=MVC§ionNum=642. (accessed May 10, 2025).

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May 10, 2025

§ 642’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/military_and_veterans_code_section_642

Original Source: Section 642, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=MVC§ionNum=642. (last accessed May 10, 2025).