January 22, 2026
Mr. Griffith introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
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.
Section 1. Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War
(a) Authorization
Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor, under section 8291 of such title, to John W. Ripley for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).
(b) Acts of valor described
The acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of John W. Ripley, as a member of the Marine Corps, on April 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.