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Army Mexican Border Service medals are traceable within this number range: #1 to #34012

 

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(Photos courtesy of Josh B.)

Need Help to ID a Numbered Mexican Border Service Campaign Medal? Post it here!

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#51

Thanks guys!

  • 3 weeks later...
#52

I was able to purchase a WWI era medal grouping from an estate sale a couple of months ago, I asked the people who ran it if they had a name though they had no idea. I didn't really care because they were dirt cheap, so I was and am still pleased with the purchase. Though after further research I realized it was within the traceable range and would love to put a name with this small grouping. The number for the Mexican Boarder Medal is 13,412 Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.

#53

C.O. Wilhelm, of Onalaska, Wisconsin.

#54

Thanks for the help, greatly appreciated.

  • 1 year later...
#55

I'm on the road...

Mexican Service# No.1384

Mexican Border #26800

Thanks for any help...Regards Robert

#56

Mex Border 26800 to Charles H. Nelson - Horseshoer Troop C 8th Cav

 

Mex Service 1384 to Harold C Gorman - PFC Company C - 2nd Ammo Train

 

Bill

#57

Thank you Bill...

  • 3 weeks later...
#58

Can anyone help ID the recipient of Mexican Border Service medal #16983?

#59

Mexican Border Service Medal #16983 was awarded to J. Bartow who was assigned to the 1st Aero Squadron, Mitchel Field, Long Island, NY

#60

Wow! That was fast! Thank you!

  • 2 years later...
#61

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  • 7 months later...
#62
On 1/29/2015 at 2:51 PM, pchepurko said:

I just did some research on this guy and he has a very interesting story. When I get the medal I will post about him.

I would be intrested to see. Can you share the story that comes with it too ?

 

#63

Can anyone help ID the recipient of Mexican Border Service medal #16966? Thank you.

 

#64

Mexican Border Service Medal 16966 was issued to 1st Lieutenant C. L.  Boyer from Columbus Ohio.

  • 1 year later...
#65

Would someone please look up number 23254. I have had this medal for many years and did not know they were traceable.

Thanks in advance for the help.

John

#66
44 minutes ago, usmedalman said:

Would someone please look up number 23254. I have had this medal for many years and did not know they were traceable.

Thanks in advance for the help.

John

Gelsey Nelson B/1st Gas Reg,CWS

  • 2 months later...
#67

How about this one?

 

     Mexican Border, #23341 

 

and maybe even this?

 

    New York State Mexican Border, #5326

 

......

 

Jim T

 

 

 

#68

MBS #23341 - James V. Smith, Brooklyn, NY.

#70

Incredible! I really appreciate you guy's assistance. Now I'm off to the Archives to get  a bit more of James' story. 

 

......

 

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......

 

Jim

 

 

  • 2 months later...
#71

Need help ID-ing Owner year and Unit for a MBSM # 29626 Thank you

 

#72

Hello,

 

Mexican Border Service Medal number 29626 was issued to Private First Class Andrew Leo Mery.  He served in Company G, 13th Pennsylvania Infantry.  He may have had World War I service.  Hope this helps.

 

Semper Fi,

Bruce Linz

#73

PA WW I Compensation Application

 

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#74

Nuts! I just saw this post. I had posted separately. But can anyone help me with #36663? 

#75

Unfortunately, 36663 is not listed on the medal roll.

 

Link to the OMSA Medal Rolls: https://www.omsa.org/us-medal-rolls-2/ 

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