GIYF, there are specific requirements for each medal. The highest one, the Medal of Honor actually gives the holder certain privileges and is as close to sacred

GIYF, there are specific requirements for each medal. The highest one, the Medal of Honor actually gives the holder certain privileges and is as close to sacred as these awards get. If other lives or an entire mission had been at risk, or if he had died in the process of rescuing others, you might see a Medal of Honor here.