The Medal of Honor is bestowed upon an individual by the passing of a Joint Resolution in the Congress[not verified in body]. It is then presented to the recipient or, for posthumous awards, to next of kin. The President of the United States presents the medal in person, on behalf of the Congress,
The military puts someone up for the award but does not make the award.
I was belittling the writer for “Marine Who Won medal. Does she thing people win them in poker games or something?