Okla. Stat. tit. 72, § 72-50.21: Qualifications of recipients

Any person having the following qualifications is hereby

authorized to apply for, receive, and display a certain badge or

medal, to be known as "The Oklahoma Cross of Valor":

(1) Was a resident of Oklahoma at the time of entering the

military service of the United States;

(2) The military service referred to in (1) above, was

performed during either World War II, the Korean Conflict or the

Republic of Vietnam Conflict, or during any period of time in which

the United States participated in a war, campaign or battle;

(3) Was made and officially listed as captive by the enemy

during the service mentioned in (2) above; and

(4) Was honorably discharged from the military service.