41-608.05. Arizona gold star military medal

A. The Arizona gold star military medal may be awarded on behalf of the people of this state to an individual who has been killed in action from and after February 13, 1912 while:

1. Engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States.

2. Engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force.

3. Serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.

4. Serving in a combat zone as designated by a presidential order.

B. A recipient of the Arizona gold star military medal may have the recipient's name entered on the Arizona gold star military medal honor roll.

C. A member of the Arizona national guard, United States military reserves or regular United States armed forces who was a legal resident of this state at the time the member was killed in action or died in the line of duty while deployed in support of combat operations from and after February 13, 1912 is eligible to receive the Arizona gold star military medal.

D. The department may award the Arizona gold star military medal pursuant to section 41-603 on verification of an individual's eligibility based on the application submitted by the individual's family member. Applications shall be accompanied by a copy of the military issued report of casualty, proof of residency at the time the eligible individual was killed in action and proof of the applicant's relationship to the individual.

E. State general fund monies shall not be used or expended to pay all or any part of the cost to design, manufacture or produce the Arizona gold star military medal.