Oklahoma § 72-50.21 - Qualifications of recipients
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 72-50.21 — Qualifications of recipients, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-50.21. Qualifications of recipients
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.
Laws 1953, p. 401, § 1, emerg. eff. May 12, 1953; Laws 1973, c. 120,
§ 1, emerg. eff. May 4, 1973; Laws 1991, c. 205, § 1, emerg. eff.
May 17, 1991.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 72-50.21
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 72-50.21 cover?
Section 72-50.21 ("Qualifications of recipients") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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