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. 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.

 

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