Oscar Brookin
Oscar Brookin (or Brookins) (19 July 1869 in Byron, Wisconsin – 18 August 1938)[1][2] served in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of El Caney.[1]
Oscar Brookin | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 19, 1869 Byron, Wisconsin |
| Died | August 18, 1938 (aged 69) Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1893 - 1899 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 17th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War *Battle of El Caney |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Brookin joined the army from Milwaukee, Wisconsin in January 1893, and served until being discharged in March 1899.[3] He died in 1938 and is buried in Sunset Cemetery in Galloway, Ohio.[4]
Medal of Honor citation
His award citation reads:
For The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Oscar Brookin, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 July 1898, while serving with Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry, in action at El Caney, Cuba. Private Brookin gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
See also
References
- "Oscar Brookin". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved October 7, 2010.
- "Oscar Brookin". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
- Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
- Goodman, Rebecca (2005). This Day in Ohio History. Emmis Books. p. 246. ISBN 9781578601912. Retrieved 21 November 2013.