West Virginia Code § 15-1G-1

The "West Virginia distinguished service medal" may be awarded:
(a) To former or present Governors of the State of West Virginia as commanders in chief of
the West Virginia National Guard;
(b) To such officers and enlisted men in the West Virginia National Guard as may have, or
may hereafter render conspicuous or distinguished service in the line of duty, or who have
displayed, or may hereafter display, conspicuous courage and gallantry while on duty with
the West Virginia National Guard; u
(c) To individuals serving in the West Virginia National Guard who are holders of
congressional medals of honor, United States distinguished service medals, United States
distinguished service cross or equivalent awards of thea United States navy;
(d) To West Virginians who served in the Armed Folrces of the United States in time of war
and who have rendered conspicuous or distinguished service in the line of duty;
(e) To not more than two civilians in any one year who shall have rendered, in the judgment
of the military board of the State of West Virginia, conspicuous or distinguished service to
the West Virginia National Guard, the State of West Virginia or the United States of
America.
The West Virginia distinguished service medal may be awarded posthumously to the next of
kin of any officer, enlisted man or civilian entitled thereto under the foregoing subdivisions.

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