The bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery for acts of valor in Afghanistan, despite time limitations. Nicholas Dockery, formerly known as Kareem N. Dockery, had been previously awarded the Silver Star for his actions on October 2, 2012, while serving in the Army. This bill primarily impacts the authorization for the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery, recognizing his exceptional courage and sacrifice while serving in Afghanistan.
Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act
This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery (formerly known as Kareem N. Dockery), for his acts of valor on October 2, 2012, as a member of the Army while serving in Afghanistan, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.