Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Division 10 - Adjutant General › Chapter 5 - Missouri Veterans' Recognition Program › Section 11 CSR 10-5.010 - Missouri Veterans' Recognition Program

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule prescribes guidelines as required
				  by section
				  42.175,
				  42.200,
				  and
				  42.222,
				  RSMo, to administer the World War II Veterans' Recognition, Missouri World War
				  II "D-Day" Invasion of Europe, Korean Conflict and Vietnam War Medal Program.
				  These guidelines provide a framework for World War II, Korean Conflict and
				  Vietnam War veterans to apply for medal, medallion, and certificates in
				  recognition of their service to Missouri and our nation during the World War
				  II, Korean and Vietnam Wars.
(1) Definitions as used in this rule, unless
				the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms shall mean:
(A) Adjutant General-As defined in Chapter
				41,
Revised Statutes of Missouri,
section
				41.160
				and all amendments thereto;
(B)
				Appropriate service records-Military records documenting the honorable service
				of a veteran in the armed forces of the United States eligibility for awards
				authorized under the Missouri World War II, Korean Conflict and Vietnam War
				Recognition Program. A Department of Defense DD-214 or other document
				acceptable to the Adjutant General;
(C) Active service-As defined in Title 10,
				section 101 of the
United States Code
and all amendments
				thereto;
(D) Consanguinity-Of the
				closest blood relation;
(E)
				Certificate-A document containing a certified statement as to the truth that
				one has fulfilled the requirement for award or recognition;
(F) "D-Day" Invasion of Europe Veteran-
				Members of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Army Air Corps, Marines, or Merchant
				Marines who participated in the Battle of Normandy between June 6, 1944, and
				September 30, 1944;
(G) Director
				Missouri Veterans' Recognition Program-Person designated by the Adjutant
				General to administer the Missouri Veterans' Recognition Program;
(H) Discharge-A certification of release from
				military service or duty;
(I)
				Eligible World War II veteran-Any person defined as a veteran by the United
				States Department of Veterans Affairs, who honorably served on active duty in
				the United States military service at anytime beginning December 7, 1941 and
				ending December 31, 1946 provided-
1. That
				such veteran is a legal resident of the state of Missouri or was a legal
				resident of this state at the time he or she entered or was discharged from
				military service or at the time of his or her death; and
2. Such veteran was honorably separated or
				discharged from military service or is still in active service in honorable
				status, or was legal resident of this state at the time of his or her
				death;
(J) Eligible
				Korean Conflict Veteran-Any person defined as a veteran by the United States
				Department of Veterans Affairs, who honorably served on active duty in the
				United States military service at anytime beginning June 27, 1950 and ending
				January 31, 1955 provided-
1. That such
				veteran is a legal resident of the state of Missouri or was a legal resident of
				this state at the time he or she entered or was discharged from military
				service or at the time of his or her death; and
2. Such veteran was honorably separated or
				discharged from military service or is still in active service in honorable
				status, or was a legal resident of this state at the time of his or her
				death;
(K) Eligible
				Vietnam War Veteran-Any person defined as a veteran by the United States
				Department of Veterans Affairs, who honorably served on active duty in the
				United States military service at anytime beginning February 28, 1961 and
				ending May 7, 1975 provided-
1. That such
				veteran is a legal resident of the state or was a legal resident of the state
				of Missouri at the time he or she entered or was discharged from military
				service or at the time of his or her death; and
2. Such veteran was honorably separated or
				discharged from military service or is still in active service in honorable
				status, or was in active service in honorable status at the time of his or her
				death;
(L) Honorably
				separated-The release from military service or duty under honorable
				conditions;
(M) Honorable
				status-Attesting to creditable conduct while serving on active duty in the
				military;
(N) Intestate
				survivor-The survivor of a veteran who has died without a will;
(O) Eldest living survivor-The eldest
				survivor of a veteran connected by blood or affinity;
(P) Jubilee of Liberty Medal-A medal created
				by the Regional Council of Normandy, France, in 1994 to commemorate the 50th
				anniversary of the June 6, 1944, "DDay" invasion of Europe;
(Q) Korean Conflict-The United States led
				United Nations forces to defend South Korea from North Korean invaders aided by
				China and the former Soviet Union, beginning June 27, 1950 and ending January
				31, 1955;
(R) Vietnam War-The war
				beginning February 28, 1961 and ending May 7, 1975;
(S) Legal resident-A person (veteran) whose
				official United States mailing address is within the boundaries of the state of
				Missouri;
(T) Medal-A small object
				usually metal in nature bearing an emblem or picture that is issued to
				commemorate a person's participation in an event or is awarded for excellence
				or achievement;
(U) Medallion-An
				object or coin, usually round or oval in shape, resembling a medal;
(V) Replica-A close reproduction or facsimile
				of the original;
(W) Spouse-Married
				person, i.e.: husband, wife;
(X)
				Veteran-Any person defined as a veteran by the United States Department of
				Veterans' Affairs or its successor agency;
(Y) Veterans Commission-The commission
				created by section
				42.007,
				RSMo;
(Z) World War II-The World
				War beginning December 7, 1941, and ending December 31, 1946;
(AA) World War II, Korean Conflict and
				Vietnam War Veterans' Recognition Award Funds-As defined in sections 42.195,
				42.206
				and
				42.226,
				RSMo, consisting of gifts, bequests, and donations to be administered by the
				Adjutant General.