Oscar Wadsworth Field - Dayton National Cemetery
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Oscar Wadsworth Field was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery.
Waymark Code: WMFFC5
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GA Cacher
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Oscar W. Field (October 6, 1873 - January 5, 1912 ) served in the United States Marine Corps during the War with Spain as a Private on board the "USS Nashville". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Field set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.

Field was interred in the Dayton National Cemetery (Section O-Q, Row A, Grave 9) in Dayton, Ohio.

Armed Service: Marines

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