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Kansas Raider

Are these two medals traceable?

Army of Occupation Military Government of Cuba ---- #5155

Army of Occupation of Porto Rico ----- #936

 

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Bruce Linz

No neither of your medals are traceable through the known medal rolls.

 

Here is a list of what U. S. Army campaign medals are traceable:

 

Army Campaign Medals

Civil War Campaign – No. 1 to No. 554
Indian Campaign – No. 1 to No. 1927
Spanish Campaign – No. 1 to No. 7800 and No. 8000 to No. 8140
Spanish War Service – #1 to #16650
Army of Cuban Occupation – No. 1 to No. 4102
Army of Puerto Rican Occupation – #1 to #200 and No. 201 to No. 320
Philippine Campaign Service – No. 1 to No. 23250 and No. 23501 to No. 25000
Philippine Congressional – No. 1 to No. 6179
China Campaign – No. 1 to No. 1228 and No. 1501 to No. 1634
Army of Cuban Pacification – No. 1 to No. 6339
Mexican Service – No. 1 to No. 10000 and #10001 to #12529
Mexican Border Service – #1 to #34012

 

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Kansas Raider

Hi Bruce, thanks for the info. the two medals came together. The occupation of Cuba is engraved on the back to Oliver C Hinkle,  Co F, 8th OVI8th.jpg.2ab5a15979e63991736fac3a9999f3d6.jpg

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Bruce Linz

Steve,

 

That is a beautiful medal.  First engraved one I have seen.  He is buried in Arlington.  Thanks for showing that incredible medal.

 

Bruce

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