Oscar Brookin

Oscar Brookin
Born	July 19, 1869(1869-07-19) Byron, Wisconsin
Died	August 18, 1938(1938-08-18) (aged 69)
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Private
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War *Battle of El Caney
Awards	Medal of Honor

Oscar Brookin (19 July 1869, 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]

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

	Biography portal
	United States Army portal

• List of Medal of Honor recipients

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Oscar Brookin". Hall of Valor. Military Times. http://www.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=2489. Retrieved Octobver 7, 2010. 
2. ^ "Oscar Brookin". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7867258. Retrieved September 2, 2010. 

Persondata
Name	Brookin, Oscar
Alternative names
Short description	United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of birth	19 July 1869
Place of birth	Byron, Wisconsin
Date of death	18 August 1938
Place of death