Army of Occupation of Germany Medal

The Army of Occupation of Germany Medal is a U.S. Army service medal established by an Act of Congress on November 21, 1941, (55 Stat 781). The military award recognized service in Germany or Austria-Hungary between November 12, 1918 and July 11, 1923.

For a similar decoration for occupation service after World War II, see Army of Occupation Medal.
Army of Occupation of Germany Medal
Obverse
TypeU.S. Army service medal
Awarded forservice in Germany or Austria-Hungary between November 12, 1918 and July 11, 1923.
Country United States
Presented bySecretary of War
EligibilityMilitary personnel only
StatusObsolete
EstablishedNovember 21, 1941


Service ribbon and campaign streamer
Precedence
Next (higher)World War I Victory Medal
Next (lower)American Defense Service Medal
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