Applicant must be the recipient of the Purple Heart, or the direct descendant (child, step-child, adopted child, grandchild, or great grandchild) of a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, or the direct descendant (child, step-child, adopted child, grandchild, or great grandchild) of a Veteran killed in action, or a Veteran who died of wounds, but did not have the opportunity to join the Military Order of the Purple Heart, or the spouse or widow of a recipient of the Purple Heart, a Veteran killed in action, or a Veteran who died of wounds.