1st Haitian Campaign Medal

BACK DEVICE(s) none

Description:

1. Authorized by Navy Department General Order 305 of 22 June 1917
2. Awarded to U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Service members who served in Haiti between July 9 and December 6, 1915, or any part of such period.
3. Also awarded to officer and enlisted men who were assigned to ships serving in the Haitian Campaign. (below)

Background:

1. The Medal
   1. OBVERSE
      1. Features a body of water with land and a range of mountains on the horizon.
      2. A palm tree appears in the foreground on the wearer's right.
      3. Text reading “HAITIAN CAMPAIGN” appears on the upper portion of the medal.
      4. On the bottom is the year “1915”.
   2. REVERSE
      1. The medal issued to Navy personnel displays the the words “United States Navy”. The Marine Corps version displays "United States Marine Corps". 
      2. Both versions have an a wing spread eagle perched atop a ship's anchor with chain.
      3. Below the anchor are the words "FOR SERVICE".
      4. Across the bottom appears a wreath formed by a branch of oak on the left and a branch of olive on the right with the stems joined at the bottom by a conventional knot.
   3. RIBBON
      The ribbon is 1 3/8” wide composed of 13/32" Navy Blue #2, 7/32" Old Glory Red, 1/16" Navy Blue #2, 7/32" Old Glory Red, 13/32" Navy Blue #2
   4. DEVICE(s)
      No devices were authorized.
2. Information from
   DoD 1348.33-M, September 1996
   Naval History and Heritage Command
   The Call of Duty : Military Awards and Decorations of the United States of America by John E. Strandberg
   BUPERS A 10-3 Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, and Badges of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, 1861-1948