Benjamin F. Baker-Dennis Port, MA
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N 41° 40.644 W 070° 07.662
19T E 406135 N 4614573
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Nashville in Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried in Swan Lake Cemetery, Dennis Port, MA in Lot 228.
Waymark Code: WMY100
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2018
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He was born on March 12, 1862 in Dennis Port, MA and died on May 19, 1927 in Dennis Port, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BAKER, BENJAMIN F.
• Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy
• G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Baker set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Armed Service: Navy
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