### Question
How does the law define Medal of Honor recipient?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1074h*, **Medal of Honor recipient** is defined as:

> a person who has been awarded a medal of honor under section 7271, 8291, or 9271 of this title or section 491 [1](#1074h_1_target) of title 14

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1074h*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 55-MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE**

