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Oscar Brookin — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: Private
Service Era: Spanish-American War, Battle of El Caney
Medals Recorded: 2

Oscar Brookin

Private, U.S. Army

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Spanish-American WarBattle of El Caney

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Spanish Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

He rescued wounded comrades in heavy fire at El Caney, Cuba.

Oscar Brookin was born on 19 July 1869 in Byron, Wisconsin. He served as a private with Company C, 17th United States Infantry during the Spanish-American War.

On 1 July 1898 at El Caney, Cuba, Brookin helped rescue wounded soldiers from in front of the lines while under heavy enemy fire. He received the Medal of Honor on 21 June 1899 for his gallant assistance.

Brookin died on 18 August 1938 and is buried in Sunset Cemetery in Galloway, Ohio. His citation records his service to wounded comrades during the battle.

Medal of Honor citation

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.

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