Oscar Wadsworth Field
Oscar Wadsworth Field (October 6, 1873 – January 5, 1912) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Oscar Wadsworth Field | |
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| Born | October 6, 1873 Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Died | January 5, 1912 (aged 38) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1896 - 1905 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | USS Nashville (PG-7) |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Field was born on October 6, 1873 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He joined the Marine Corps from Brooklyn in August 1896, and was honorably discharged in November 1905.[1]
Field died on January 5, 1912, was buried at Dayton National Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. His grave can be found in section Q, row A, grave 9.[2][3]
Medal of Honor citation
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.[4]
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.[4]
References
- USMC History Division
- "Oscar Wadsworth Field". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
- Holt, Dean W. (2010). American Military Cemeteries. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company. p. 79. ISBN 9780786440238.
- "Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients (A–L)". Medal of Honor Citations. United States Army Center of Military History. June 26, 2011. Retrieved September 22, 2012.