2007-03-25 04:05:25 · 7 answers · asked by Ted 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
To receive the Medal of Honor, you most go above and beyond the call of duty in combat, saving a life (or attempting to) in the process. Just remember that nearly 75% of all Medals of Honor were awarded posthumusly (after death), because someone sacrficed their life that others might have lived.
You always read about some soldier or marine somewhere (not to discount the Navy or Air Force here) jumping on a grenade that had just landed near some of his men, or of someone single handedly charging a machine gun nest that was pinning down his unit. These people almost never survived, and that is the kind of thing that gets you the Medal of Honor. I am proud to say that I have met a Medal of Honor winner. I was priveledged enough to salute his medal. He was a Marine Private at Guadacanal, and he ran out, unarmed, to carry wounded Marines to the aid station during the defense of Henderson Field. He rescued four Marines, all of which survived. After the battle, they had to remove his left leg below the knee, and he lost an eye.
He is a hero.
2007-03-25 09:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by The_moondog 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are awarded in combat situations and the citation starts with..
"For conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty...
Most Medals of Honors are awarded posthumously, meaning the
receipent is deceased.
Couple of interesting items, living receipents receive a $600.00 a month benefit from the Government and although it is not against the law to own a Medal of Honor, it is against the law to wear one in public if you are not the receipent it is a misdemeanor punishable by 1 year in jail and a $100,000 fine as it should be.
Bills have been introduced to include other medals as well
.
There is a group at the home of heroes website listed below that
keeps an eye out for impostors and exposes them and then turns the info over to the FBI. I am a veteran myself and believe all frauds especially for wearing the MOH when you didn't earn it should be exposed and prosecuted with no leniency. The men who earned this medal most likely sacrificed their lives to save others and this is the best way to honor their memory.
I hope I have answered your question.
2007-03-25 12:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by Steve S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The recipient received this medal in combat engagement. There have to be two witnesses for the deed. Then this goes through the chain of command to decide. The deed has to be above and beyond the call of duty.
2007-03-25 11:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by c1523456 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really hope you are not in the military. People that are looking for medals get their buddy sent home in bags.
2007-03-25 11:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by burn409 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Here ya go.....this will explain it better than I can
2007-03-25 11:15:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your Kiddin Right ??
2007-03-25 11:08:46 · answer #6 · answered by sabu1212005 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
serve humanity...being able to give valuable service to your country..to your community..and to yourself.
2007-03-25 11:09:53 · answer #7 · answered by maconsolviaa 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋