Medal of Honor - Authority and Privileges

Authority and Privileges

The U.S. Army Medal of Honor was authorized by a joint resolution of Congress on July 12, 1862. The three specific authorizing statutes amended July 25, 1963:

  • Army - 10 U.S.C. ยง 3741
  • Navy and Marine - 10 USC Sec. 8741
  • Air Force - 10 USC Sec. 6241
The President may award, and present in the name of Congress, a medal of honor of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a person who while a member of the Army, distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.

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