Thursday, September 30, 2010

Criteria for a Medal of Honor

From the September 22nd Chicago Tribune.

May be awarded to a member of the military who "distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty."

The act "must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his comrades and must have involved risk of life."

"Incontestable proof" of the act is required.

High Standards for a High Honor. --DaCoot

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