PURPOSE:
One (1) Posthumous Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal per Connecticut veteran with qualifying wartime military service is eligible to be issued to a designated family member.
ELIGIBILITY:
In order to receive the Posthumous Connecticut Veterans Medal, the family of the qualifying veteran must provide the following:
- Submit documentary proof of qualifying military wartime service (90 days wartime service unless the war or operation lasted less than 90 days).
- Submit proof of an honorable discharge from military service (or discharge due to injuries received in the line of duty) for the qualifying wartime service.
- Submit a copy of the Veterans death certificate indicating a date of death on or after November 12, 1918.
- Submit proof that the veteran was a resident of the State of Connecticut at the time of death or was a resident at the time of his/her qualifying wartime service.
LIMITATIONS
Only one (1) medal per qualifying Connecticut veteran will be awarded to a designated family member. The family member applying for the medal will certify that they are the designated family representative who will receive the medal.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
- Completed and signed application form (CTDVA VM-2 (PDF))
- Proof of service during a period of war (e.g., DD Form 214 or other documentation if DD Form 214 is unavailable) Death certificate.
- Proof of residency in the State of Connecticut ,of the eligible veteran at the time of death or proof of residency during time of qualifying military service (e.g., copy of death certificate or DD Form 214 indicating a Connecticut address.)
BACKGROUND AND ELIGIBILITY
The Posthumous Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal is authorized by Connecticut General Statutes Section 27-73e. Immediate family members or next-of-kin of qualifying Connecticut veterans are authorized to apply for the Posthumous Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal. Only one (1) medal will be issued per qualifying veteran.
By submitting a signed application form (CTDVA VM-2 (PDF)), the family member is certifying that he/she is the duly authorized representative of the veteran’s family to receive the medal. The State of Connecticut residency requirement applies to the qualifying veteran, not to the family member who is applying for the medal.
Form CTDVA VM-2 (PDF)