Customs and courtesies when around a MOH recipient?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 23:08:32 -0500

Officers and enlisted alike generate salute, but do you call him/her sir or ma'am if enlisted? Do you call attention when entering/exiting? Reason I'm asking is because I have close ties to one and will probably come across him.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Mar 3 at 2016 11:22 PM

SN Greg Wright — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 23:22:45 -0500

It's custom (but not, contrary to popular belief, regulation) for everyone, regardless of rank, to salute them. If they were enlisted, I personally would not call him or her sir or maam. Salute, and carry on. As for calling attention, I'm betting that most of them don't want you to. Most of them will return the salute because it honors the medal and those who went before, but would probably be ok without even that. At least, that was the case for the one I knew.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2016 11:23 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 23:23:31 -0500

http://www.cmohs.org/
Direct your questions to this website. I am certain all you questions will be answered. And no, you will not address an enlisted as sir when they wear the MOH. Are you going to address an Officer as Sergeant when the officer wears their MOH?

CMOHS.org - Official Website of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Response by SPC Eddie "Nemo" Aiumu made Mar 4 at 2016 1:59 AM

SPC Eddie "Nemo" Aiumu — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 01:59:38 -0500

8. Although not required by law or military regulation, service members are encouraged to salute Medal of Honor recipients as a gesture of respect and courtesy regardless of rank or status and, if the recipients are wearing the medal, whether or not they are in uniform. This is the only instance where a Soldier will receive a salute from members of a higher rank.
Via US Army website

Response by TSgt William Meyer made Mar 5 at 2016 2:57 PM

TSgt William Meyer — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 14:57:10 -0500

How about a handshake and a thank you for your service ?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2018 9:07 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 09:07:08 -0400

I will personally salute a MOH recipient because of their incredible selflessness and dedication to our country. Remember, the salute is not about being subordinate nor is it a sign of weakness. It is a sign of respect that goes back many years. Shame on those of you who will render a MOH recipient a mere hand shake. They deserve more than that from their fellow countrymen.

Sorry I'm a couple of years late to this party. LOL!