Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Marine Corps
Oscar Wadsworth Field
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Quartermaster Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Nashville - Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Field set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 19, 1899
- Born: October 6, 1873, Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ, United States
- Died: January 5, 1912, Dayton, OH, United States
- Buried: Dayton National Cemetery (MH) (0-Q-A9), Dayton, OH, United States