(a) A West Virginia veterans service decoration may be awarded to any resident of West Virginia who served in any of the federally recognized military services for a period at a time during which there was armed conflict.
(b) A West Virginia Service Cross and ribbon bar, along with a certificate signed by the Governor, may be awarded to any veteran who meets the criteria set forth in subsection (a) of this section, and who also was awarded a federal achievement medal, commendation medal, meritorious service medal, or a medal for valor by one of the federally recognized military services.
(c) West Virginia National Guard members may also be authorized to receive and wear the medals and ribbons authorized under the provisions of this section in an order of precedence determined by the Adjutant General.
(d) The secretary may propose rules pursuant to 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code to implement the provisions of this section.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 1. Department of Veterans' Assistance
§9A-1-1. Creation and General Purposes
§9A-1-1b. Powers and Duties of the Secretary
§9A-1-1c. Reports by Secretary
§9A-1-1d. Right of Appeal From Interference With Functioning of Agency
§9A-1-2. Veterans Council; Administration of Department
§9A-1-3. Appointment of Veterans' Council Members; Term of Office; Removal
§9A-1-10. Powers and Duties of Secretary
§9A-1-11. Establishment of Veterans Facilities Support Fund; Authorized Expenditures
§9A-1-11a. Establishment of Veterans Cemetery Fund
§9A-1-16. West Virginia Veterans Service Decoration; West Virginia Service Cross