The Medal of Honor is bestowed to any member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself `` conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States . ''
The Medal of Honor is given to any member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself `` conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States . ''