Medal of Honor Recipients

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February 25, 2005

Medal of Honor Recipient: Coxswain Benjamin F. Bakers

Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: 12 March 1862, Dennisport, Mass. 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 .

posted by Poison Pero | 2/25/2005

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