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Army of Cuban Occupation Medal

Explore the Army of Cuban Occupation Medal ribbon, its official award references, and an oversized wall display concept.

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About this ribbon

WD General Order 40, 1915 establishes the medal; exact establishment day not verified.

Catalog associations: Army. Historical or discontinued award retained for veterans and families. Branch associations are browsing guidance; other service awards may also appear in a veteran’s record.

Service years and award dates

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Listed service periods and date rules
Dates	What the source says
Jul 18, 1898 – May 20, 1902	Qualifying service in Cuba. Source ↗

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Official award references

Consult the applicable service guidance for eligibility, precedence and authorized devices.

AR 600-8-22, Military Awards, 11 May 2026 (administrative revision 19 May 2026) ↗5-15

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