Oscar Burkard
Military Person
1877 – 1950
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Who was Oscar Burkard?
Oscar R. Burkard was a German-American soldier who served in the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars and World War I. In 1898, he received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Sugar Point. Aside from being the only non-combatant to be decorated from that engagement, Burkard was also the last man to receive the medal during the Indian Wars.
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- Born
- Dec 21, 1877
Achern - Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Feb 18, 1950
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on July 23, 2013
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