Oscar Burkard


Oscar R. Burkard was a GermanAmerican soldier who served in the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars and World War I. In 1899, he received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Sugar Point. Aside from being the only noncombatant to be decorated from that engagement, Burkard was also the last man to receive the medal during the Indian Wars.

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