; (23) Chinese Americans also earned Combat Infantry Badges, Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars, Silver Stars, Distinguished Service Medals, and Distinguished Flying Medals; (24) units of the Armed Forces with Chinese Americans were also awarded unit citations for valor and bravery; (25) the United States remains forever indebted to the bravery, valor, and dedication that the Chinese-American Veterans of World War II displayed; and (26) the commitment and sacrifice of Chinese Americans demonstrates a highly uncommon and commendable sense of patriotism and honor in the face of discrimination. 3. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term Chinese-American Veterans of World II includes individuals of Chinese ancestry who served— (A) honorably at any time during the period December 7, 1941, and ending December 31, 1946; and (B) in an active duty status under the command of the Armed Forces