
The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
FIELD, OSCAR WADSWORTH
Rank and Organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 6 October 1873,
Jersey City, N.J. Accredited To: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from
Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Field set an example of
extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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