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unusual facts about Mexican Border Service Medal


Mexican Border Service Medal

The Texas National Guard created a similar decoration, known as the Texas Cavalry Service Medal, and permitted Texas Guardsman to receive both the Border Service and the Cavalry Service Medal for the same period of duty.


Robert Franklin Leedy

In June 1916, the 2nd Regiment was one of a number called up from the National Guard in a Border support role in support of the Pancho Villa Expedition.

Walter Short

Major General Short´s decorations include: Army Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Mexican Border Service Medal, World War I Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal with Foreign Service Clasp, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with One Battle Star (Pearl Harbor), American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and Officer of the Legion of Honour.


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