Benjamin F. Baker
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| Benjamin F. Baker | |
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| March 12, 1862 – May 19, 1927 (aged 65) | |
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| Place of birth | Dennis Port, Massachusetts |
| Place of death | Dennis Port, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Master-at-Arms |
| Unit | USS Nashville |
| Battles/wars | Spanish-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Benjamin F. Baker (12 March 1862–19 May 1927) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor.
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[edit] Biography
Benjamin F. Baker was born on 12 March 1862 at Dennis Port, Massachusetts. He served in the Spanish-American War on board USS Nashville. On 11 May 1898, while serving as a Coxswain, he was one of several men who took part in a boat expedition that cut the underwater telegraph cable off Cienfuegos, Cuba. For his "extraordinary bravery and coolness" under enemy fire during this operation, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He reportedly later attained the rank of Chief Master-at-Arms. Benjamin F. Baker died on 19 May 1927 at Dennis Port, Massachusetts and was buried at Swan Lake Cemetery in the same city.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
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 .
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Naval Historical Center (2006-03-23). US People - Baker, Benjamin F.. Online Library. Retrieved on 2006-08-03.
- Benjamin F. Baker at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2006-08-03
