Joseph Francis Scott-Cambridge, MA
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 22.086 W 071° 08.454
19T E 323717 N 4692867
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Nashville at Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried in Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, MA near Mayflower Path, Lot 4716.
Waymark Code: WMY37N
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2018
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He was born on June 4, 1866 in Boston, MA and died on February 28, 1941 in Cambridge, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SCOTT, JOSEPH FRANCIS
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• 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, Scott displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Armed Service: Marines
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