West Virginia § 29-32-1 - 29-32-1. Medal of Valor.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 29-32-1 — 29-32-1. Medal of Valor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-32-1. 29-32-1. Medal of Valor.
(a) There is hereby established a Medal of Valor to be awarded to firefighters, law-enforcement officers, and emergency medical services personnel who distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty in the performance of their duties.
(b) A Medal of Valor may only be awarded in the manner set forth in this article.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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