Oscar Brookin-Galloway, OH
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 56.856 W 083° 10.974
17S E 313517 N 4424222
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at El Caney, Cuba on July 1, 1898. His true name is Oscar Brookins. He is buried in Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, OH in Section 10, Lot 239, Grave 1.
Waymark Code: WMY18X
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2018
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He was born on July 19, 1869 in Byron, WI and died on August 18, 1938 in Columbus, OH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BROOKIN, OSCAR
• Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898
• Entered service at: Green County, Ohio
• Date of issue: 21 June 1899
Citation: Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
Armed Service: Army
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