Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

Oscar R Burkard

Details

Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Major Medical Corps)
Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
Unit/Command:
Hospital Corps U.S. Army
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: October 5, 1898
Medal of Honor Action Place: Leech Lake, Minnesota, USA

Citation

For distinguished bravery in action against hostile Indians.

Medal of Honor Recipient Oscar R. Burkard

Additional Details

Accredited to: Fort Snelling, St. Paul County, Minnesota
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: August 21, 1899
Born: December 21, 1877, Baden Achern, Germany
Died: February 18, 1950, Rome, NY, United States
Buried: Rome Cemetery (MH) (T-7-5), Rome, NY, United States