Oscar R. Burkard
Born: December 21, 1877 at Baden Achern, Germany
Home Town: Fort Snelling, Minnesota
RELATED HEROES STORIES
Medal of Honor
American Indian Wars
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: August 21. 1899
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Oscar R. Burkard, United States Army, for distinguished bravery in action against hostile Indians on 5 October 1898, while serving with the Hospital Corps, at Leech Lake, Minnesota.