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Burkard, Oscar R.

U.S. Army

Burkard, Oscar R.

Burkard, Oscar R.

ConflictIndian Campaigns

RankMajor Medical Corps

Year of Action1898

Unit/CommandHospital Corps U.S. Army

Citation

For distinguished bravery in action against hostile Indians.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Indian Campaigns Year of Action: 1898

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