Spanish-American War
1 July 1898
BROOKIN, PVT OSCAR
Born in Byron, Wisconsin
Entered service at Green County, Ohio
Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry
Awarded for action at El Caney, Cuba
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.
Birth: Byron, Wis.
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.
