New Jersey § 38a:15-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 38a:15-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38a:15-2.
The Governor may present in the name of the State of New Jersey a distinguished service
medal of appropriate design, and ribbon to be worn in lieu thereof, to any person who is a member of the organized militia or the Armed Forces of the United States or a Reserve component thereof, or who was
honorably discharged therefrom, if the person was a resident upon entry into service
or has been a resident of this State for at least 20 years in the aggregate. To qualify for a distinguished service medal, the person , while serving in the organized militia , or while in federal service, shall have served in a combat theater of operations during a time of war or emergency
as attested to by the awarding of an honorable discharge and DD 214 or WD 53 by the
respective Armed Forces or shall have been officially listed as a prisoner of war
or missing in action by the United States Department of Defense. The distinguished service medal may be awarded to a deceased person who would have
qualified for the medal pursuant to this section. The Governor may present in the name of the State of New Jersey a meritorious service
medal of appropriate design, and ribbon to be worn in lieu thereof, to any person
who is a member of the organized militia, or the Armed Forces of the United States,
or a Reserve component thereof who was honorably discharged therefrom, if the person
was a resident upon entry into service or if the person has been a resident of this
State for at least five years in the aggregate. To qualify for a meritorious service medal, the person shall have served in the
organized militia, or the Armed Forces of the United States or a Reserve component
thereof. The meritorious service medal may be awarded to a deceased person who would have
qualified for the medal pursuant to this section. The meritorious service medal for a deceased person or a person absent as a prisoner of war or missing
in action shall be issued to the parent, spouse, sibling or other relative who submits
all of the required forms and documentation on behalf of that person.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 38a:15-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 38a:15-2 cover?
Section 38a:15-2 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 38a:15-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 38a:15-2" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 38a:15-2 apply to my situation?
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