Medal - Army of Occupation Military Government of Cuba (Reproduction)

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Medal - Army of Occupation Military Government of Cuba (Reproduction).
The Army of Cuban Occupation Medal was established by War Department General Order 40, in June 1915.
To be awarded the Army of Cuban Occupation Medal, a service member must have served within the geographical borders of Cuba between the dates of 18 July 1898 and 20 May 1902. The medal was primarily awarded to members of the
United States Army
, but was available to other branches of service under certain circumstances.  The first Army of Cuban Occupation Medal was awarded to
Major General
Leonard Wood
.