The medal recognizes those service members who performed garrison occupation duty in the United States Protectorate over Cuba, following the close of the Spanish-American War.
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The first Army of Cuban Occupation Medal was awarded to Major General Leonard Wood.
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Following the Spanish American War, 116 men from Shelbyville made up Company C of the 161st Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry, which made up part of the occupation force in Cuba.