United States of America
OF
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Oscar W. Field
1873 – 1912
Oscar W. Field served the U.S. Marine Corps. Oscar was 38 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor
11 May 1898 · Private, U.S. Marine Corps.
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.
521, 7 July 1899.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
521, 7 July 1899.
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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