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Last Address ACHERN
Date of Passing Feb 18, 1950
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The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
BURKARD, OSCAR
Rank and Organization:Private, Hospital Corps, U.S. Army. Place and Date: At Leech Lake, Minn., 5 October 1898. Entered Service At: Hay Creek, Minn. Born: 21 December 1877, Achern, Germany. Date of Issue: 21 August 1899.
Citation:
For distinguished bravery in action against hostile Indians.
Private, Hospital Corps, U.S. Army. Place and Date: At Leech Lake, Minn., 5 October 1898. Entered Service At: Hay Creek, Minn. Born: 21 December 1877, Achern, Germany. Date of Issue: 21 August 1899.
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Spanish War Service (1898-1899) - 2003
Name of Award Spanish War Service (1898-1899)
Year Awarded 2003
Last Updated: Sep 9, 2008
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