On the recordDecember 3, 1961
The medal may be awarded posthumously and, when so awarded, may be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be deemed appropriate by the Secretary of the department concerned.
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Executive Order 10977—Establishing the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
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