The "West Virginia distinguished service medal" may be awarded: (a) To former or present Governors of the State of West Virginia as commanders in chief of the West Virginia National Guard; (b) To such officers and enlisted men in the West Virginia National Guard as may have, or may hereafter render conspicuous or distinguished service […]
[Repealed.]
The "West Virginia legion of merit" may be awarded for exceptional meritorious service, achievement or bravery: (a) To present or former officers and enlisted members of the West Virginia National Guard; (b) To present or former members of active military components, National Guard members of other states and other reserve components; (c) To civilians who […]
The military awards board hereinafter established shall recommend to the Governor the approval or disapproval of all nominations for the award of the distinguished service medal or the legion of merit. If the justification contained in a nomination for the distinguished service medal does not meet the criteria established for such award, the board may […]
The Adjutant General is authorized to establish other West Virginia awards and decorations to recognize officers and members of the West Virginia National Guard or other individuals as may be deemed appropriate. Such awards and decorations will be established by the issuance of appropriate orders by the Adjutant General and furnished at the expense of […]
The order of precedence for wearing West Virginia medals is as follows: (1) West Virginia distinguished service medal;
The Governor, as commander in chief of the West Virginia National Guard, shall appoint a permanent board of awards to be known as the military awards board of the State of West Virginia to consist of three members, at least two of whom shall be members of the West Virginia National Guard on active duty. […]
The military awards board of the State of West Virginia shall design, or have designed, the distinguished service medal, the legion of merit, and other West Virginia awards and decorations and shall submit the designs and bids thereon, together with its recommendations thereon, to the Governor for final approval.
In the event any person shall render service or perform acts entitling such person to the award of a West Virginia decoration, and the award of such decoration has previously been made, the person shall, for each subsequent award be entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf cluster. A silver oak leaf cluster shall be […]
The Adjutant General shall annually submit to the Legislature a request for an appropriation sufficient to cover the cost of all West Virginia decorations established in accordance with this article.
