| Oscar Wadsworth Field | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 6, 1873 Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Died | January 5, 1912 (aged 38) |
| Place of burial | Dayton National Cemetery Dayton, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | U.S.S. Nashville |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
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Field was born on October 6, 1873 in Jersey City, New Jersey and after entering the Marine Corps in 1896 was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Nashville as a private.[1]
He died January 5, 1912, was buried in Dayton National Cemetery Dayton, Ohio.[2] His grave can be found in section Q, row A, grave 9.[2]
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.
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.[1]