Okla. Stat. tit. 72, § 72-50.21
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Qualifications of recipients
Official statutory text
Any person having the following qualifications is hereby
authorized to apply for, receive, and display a certain badge or
medal, to be known as "The Oklahoma Cross of Valor":
(1) Was a resident of Oklahoma at the time of entering the
military service of the United States;
(2) The military service referred to in (1) above, was
performed during either World War II, the Korean Conflict or the
Republic of Vietnam Conflict, or during any period of time in which
the United States participated in a war, campaign or battle;
(3) Was made and officially listed as captive by the enemy
during the service mentioned in (2) above; and
(4) Was honorably discharged from the military service.
authorized to apply for, receive, and display a certain badge or
medal, to be known as "The Oklahoma Cross of Valor":
(1) Was a resident of Oklahoma at the time of entering the
military service of the United States;
(2) The military service referred to in (1) above, was
performed during either World War II, the Korean Conflict or the
Republic of Vietnam Conflict, or during any period of time in which
the United States participated in a war, campaign or battle;
(3) Was made and officially listed as captive by the enemy
during the service mentioned in (2) above; and
(4) Was honorably discharged from the military service.
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