Medal Of Honor Benefits

Medal of Honor recipients are entitled to much more than the medal.

As of 2016, Medal of Honor recipients receive the following privileges and special benefits:

-- A Special Medal of Honor pension of $1,329.58 per month (as of 2016) -- which is above and beyond any military pensions or other benefits for which they may be eligible.

-- Special entitlements to Space “A” air transportation. Enlisted recipients are entitled to a supplemental uniform allowance.


-- Commissary and exchange privileges (includes eligible dependents).


-- Admission to the United States military academies for qualified children of recipients – without nomination and quota requirements.

-- A 10 percent increase in retired pay.

-- A Medal of Honor Flag.

-- Allowed to wear the uniform at anytime as long as the standard restrictions are observed.

-- Many states offer Medal of Honor automobile license plates.

-- Interment at Arlington National Cemetery if not otherwise eligible.

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