Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. Also known as Oscar Brookin, he was issued the award in June 21, 1899 for his actions as a private with Company C, 17th US Infantry, US Army, on July 1, 1898 at the Battle of El Caney, Cuba. He joined the US Army in January 1893 and was discharged following the end of the Spanish-American War. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "For extraordinary heroism on July 1, 1898 at El Canay, Cuba, Private Brookin gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy."
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. Also known as Oscar Brookin, he was issued the award in June 21, 1899 for his actions as a private with Company C, 17th US Infantry, US Army, on July 1, 1898 at the Battle of El Caney, Cuba. He joined the US Army in January 1893 and was discharged following the end of the Spanish-American War. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "For extraordinary heroism on July 1, 1898 at El Canay, Cuba, Private Brookin 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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