Awards Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley

Official: To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes.

IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026

Armed Forces and National SecurityConflicts and warsMilitary personnel and dependentsSouth AsiaVietnam

Why This Matters

This bill authorizes the President to give the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his courageous actions during the Vietnam War.

If you support military recognition, this bill ensures John W. Ripley receives the Medal of Honor for his valor.

Affects: This bill affects John W. Ripley and honors his service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War.

Summary

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his acts of valor on April 2, 1972, as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill allows the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his bravery. 2. Ripley performed heroic actions as a Marine Corps member during the Vietnam War on April 2, 1972. 3. He previously received the Navy Cross for his valor in the same incident. 4. The bill overrides any time limits for awarding this medal to Ripley.

Who is affected?

This bill affects John W. Ripley and honors his service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War.

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