Wisconsin in the Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recepients

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.