The "West Virginia legion of merit" may be awarded for exceptional meritorious service, achievement or bravery:

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 15-1G-2

  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10

(a) To present or former officers and enlisted members of the West Virginia National Guard;

(b) To present or former members of active military components, National Guard members of other states and other reserve components;

(c) To civilians who have rendered conspicuous or distinguished service to the West Virginia National Guard, the State of West Virginia or the United States of America.