Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 20 - Military Affairs. > Article 10 - Awards, Medals and Ribbons, 20-10-1 through 20-10-42. > Section 20-10-8 - Distinguished service medal.

Section 20-10-8 - Distinguished service medal.

20-10-8. Distinguished service medal.

The governor may award a distinguished service medal with accompanying ribbon to any member of the national guard or state defense force who distinguishes himself by an unselfish, untiring and exceptionally meritorious period of service or act resulting in extraordinary benefit to the state or to the United States.