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Oscar Brookin died in 1938 and is buried in Sunset Cemetery in Galloway, Ohio.
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Oscar Brookin
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He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of El Caney. Foreign 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 United States. Infantry, in action at El Caney, Cuba.
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August 18, 1938 (aged 69) -
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United States
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
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.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.