Army Mexican Service Medal

The Army version of the Mexican Service medal was issued to soldiers who preformed service between 1911 and 1917 at the border, and took part in action against Mexican Forces. It was created on December 12th, 1917 by War Department General Orders No. 155[1]. The Yucca plant with mountains in the background decorates the front of the medal with the words “MEXICAN SERVICE” on top, and “1911-1917” along the bottom. The reverse features a patriotic motif of an eagle, flags, and rifles. The words “UNITED STATES ARMY” run along the top, with thirteen stars along the bottom.

Qualifying terms of duty include participation in any of the activities and/or engagements listed below:

-The Vera Cruz Expedition, dates ranging from April 24 through November 26 of 1914
-The Punitive Expedition in Mexico, dates ranging from March 14 of 1916 to February 7 or 1917
-Buena Vista, December 1 of 1917
-San Bernardino Canyon, December 26 of 1917.
-LeGrulla, TX, January 8 and 9 of 1918
-Pilares, March 28 of 1918
-Nogales, AZ, dates ranging from November 1 to November 5 of 1915 or the day of August 27 of 1918.
-El Paso, TX, June 15 and 16 of 1919
-Juarez, June 15 and 16 of 1919
-All actions and/or engagements with Mexican enemy parties that resulted in the death or injury of any United States military personnel between the dates of April 12 of 1911 and February 7 or 1917.