After the death of someone. The posthumous Medal of Honor was given to the family of the soldier who died in battle. Usage note: Posthumous awards are made when the intended recipient dies as a result of the action which merits the award. Even a short time lag between the action and the decision may cause the award to be conferred after death ... More @Wikipedia
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