The U.S. military will review whether some service cross awards to Black and Native American veterans should be upgraded to the Medal of Honor.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wrote in an August 2nd memo that the review will cover Black and Native American veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars -- as well as Native Americans who fought in World War Two.
The Army and Navy conducted similar reviews for Black World War Two veterans.
The Medal of Honor is highest award for valor in combat.
In a release the Defense Department said that the review will make sure veterans who served at a time of widespread racial discrimination -- receive equal opportunities for their valor to be recognized.