Oklahoma § 72-50.24

§ 72-50.24.

Korean Conflict Medallion Program.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 72. Soldiers and Sailors

A. There is hereby created the “Korean Conflict Medallion

Program”.

B. The Oklahoma Korean Conflict Medallion award shall consist

of a medallion, medal, and certificate of appreciation. A veteran

shall be eligible for the award if the veteran:

1. Was a resident of Oklahoma at the time of entering the

military service of the United States;

2. Served in active duty in the United States Military at any

time beginning June 27, 1950, through January 31, 1955; and

3. Was honorably separated or discharged from military service,

still in active service in an honorable status, or was in active

service at the time of his or her death.

C. The Oklahoma Korean Conflict Medallion award shall be

awarded regardless of whether or not such veteran served within the

United States or in a foreign country. The award shall be awarded

regardless of whether or not such veteran was under eighteen (18)

years of age at the time of enlistment. For purposes of this

section, “veteran” means any person defined as a veteran by the

United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its successor

agency.

D. The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs shall administer

the Korean Conflict Medallion Program and set the procedures for

awarding the medallion, medal and certificate.

E. In order to create statewide involvement in the design of

the award in recognition of this historic endeavor, the Governor

shall solicit potential designs from elementary and secondary

schools, veterans’ groups, and any other interested parties,

provided any such design shall include the words “Oklahoma Korean

Conflict Medallion”. The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs is

authorized to expend any monies appropriated to the Oklahoma

Department of Veterans Affairs for the cost of such medals,

medallions and certificates, subject to the availability of the

funds.

Added by Laws 2004, c. 473, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004.