Suppose an MOH winner remained in the service and during his final enlistment period, wore the MOH all day, every day? Would his superiors have to salute him each and every time they met with or passed him?
They’d have to salute him first. I wish this young man every success.
I’d say combat operations were over for this Marine after he received that award...I bet it is a hard reality, but then again, maybe not...
A Medal of Honor recipient is afforded (regardless of rank) certain honors and is rendered a salute from anyone, regardless of rank, when recognized...
But something tells me it is not an abused issue...By anyone from what I know...
It would be a situation that would not be abused...
He would be advised to not stay in a combat unit...
He would be advised to work in the recruiting effort, some public speaking, maybe a lot of public speaking if he had a knack for it...
He might not be officially attached to any specific command...
If he stayed in, but that appears to be a moot point...