What engraving is on the reverse side of the Medal of Honor?

• A. The grade, name, and organization of the awardee are engraved on the reverse of the Medal of Honor
• B. The award date, rank, and unit
• C. The recipient's hometown and date of birth
• D. The battle name and date

Answer: (A)

The thing this question tests is how the Medal of Honor is personalized on the item itself. On the reverse side, the medal is engraved with the recipient’s rank, their name, and the organization (unit) they belonged to at the time of the award. This engraving ties the medal directly to the individual and their command, making the award unmistakable when looked at later.

The other details—like the award date, the recipient’s hometown or date of birth, or the battle name and date—live in the official citation or biographical records rather than on the medal itself. So, the engraving you’ll see on the reverse is specifically the rank, name, and unit, which is why that choice is the best fit.