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.
Background
The Army of Occupation of Germany Medal was established by Public Law 322 of the 77th United States Congress on November 21, 1941, and was formally announced in War Department Bulletin No. 34 dated December 10, 1941, and War Department Circular No. 176 dated June 6, 1942.