Chap. 0459 An Act providing for the issuance by the commonwealth to certain persons, who served in the armed forces of the united states during world war ii, of citations or certificates as to such service.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

In recognition of and as a mark of appreciation for services rendered in the armed forces of the United States during World War II, the adjutant general, subject to appropriation and in co-operation with the state treasurer, shall cause to be issued and delivered to each person entitled to the benefits of section one of chapter seven hundred and thirty-one of the acts of nineteen hundred and forty-five a citation or certificate setting forth the name of such person and the fact that he so served and bearing thereon a facsimile signature of the governor as commander-in-chief of the military and naval forces of the commonwealth and a facsimile signature of the adjutant general in attestation thereto. The cost of carrying out the provisions of this act shall be paid from revenues received under chapter seven hundred and thirty-one of the acts of nineteen hundred and forty-five, as amended. Approved June 6, 1946.