Talk:Lifesaving Medal

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[edit] Two issues

Couple things that could use clarification/correction:

"The Lifesaving Medal may be awarded to any member of the U.S. military, or to a U.S. civilian" appears to be contradicted by "one of the parties involved must be a citizen of the United States or be from a vessel or aircraft owned or operated by citizens of the United States". If either the rescuer or the rescuee being American qualifies, it does not follow that the award could only be given to an American.
"The Lifesaving Medal is unique among U.S. medals because it is actually struck from precious metal" and "Most other medals are struck from inexpensive alloys" are contradictory as well. To be unique, it would need to be the only award made from precious metals.

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