AWARD OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR

Oscar Burkard

NOTE: This was the last Medal of Honor awarded in an Indian campaign.

  For conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action

at the risk of his life above and beyond
the call of duty

the Medal of Honor was awarded to

The Medal of Honor

OSCAR BURKARD

United States Army

Private, Hospital Corps, USA, at Leech Lake, Minnesota, 5 October 1898. For distinguished bravery in action against hostile Indians.

 
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