Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy.
Born: Chile, South America.
Accredited to: Massachusetts.
G.O. No.: 59,22 June 1865.
Citation:

O n board the U.S.S. Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865. As one of a boat crew detailed to one of the generals on shore, O.S. Bazaar bravely entered the fort in the assault and accompanied his party in carrying dispatches at the height of the battle. He was 1 of 6 men who entered the fort in the assault from the fleet.

H is devotion to duty, and valorous actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service,
and reflect the utmost credit on him and the United States Navy.