There is hereby created an honor roll of former Confederate soldiers, sailors and others who, in the Confederate States Army or Navy or in the State militia performed actual services in the Confederate States Army or Navy, who did not desert the services of this State or the Confederate States and who were residents of this State and of the widows of former soldiers, sailors and others who have attained the age of forty-five years, were married prior to December 31, 1920 or at least ten years prior to the death of such soldiers, sailors or other such persons to whom they were married and who are residents of this State.