Okla. Stat. tit. 72, § 72-50.26: Oklahoma Gold Star Medal

A. The Oklahoma Gold Star Medal shall be awarded to a member of

the state or federal military forces who voluntarily performed a

deed of personal bravery or self-sacrifice during combat after

September 11, 2001, that resulted in his or her loss of life.

B. The Oklahoma Gold Star Medal shall be awarded based on the

standard of extraordinary merit. The medal shall be awarded only on

incontestable proof.

C. To be eligible for the Oklahoma Gold Star Medal, a person

shall have been:

1. Born in this state, a resident of this state on the person's

death, or a resident of this state when the person entered military

service; and

2. Killed in the line of duty in a combat zone or died of

wounds inflicted in a combat zone.

D. A person shall not be ineligible for the Oklahoma Gold Star

Medal because the person received any other medal or award for

military service, including a medal or award made by the United

States.

E. To receive the Oklahoma Gold Star Medal, a person shall be

nominated by a member of the Oklahoma Legislature and approved by

the Adjutant General.

F. Pursuant to Section 192 of Title 44 of the Oklahoma

Statutes, the Adjutant General shall design the medallion and ribbon

for the Oklahoma Gold Star Medal and shall be responsible for

awarding the medal to persons who have been approved by the Adjutant

General pursuant to subsection E of this section.