Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
Benjamin F Baker
Details
- Rank: Coxswain (Highest Rank: Chief Master-at-Arms)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Nashville - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
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.
Additional Details
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 16, 1899
Presented by Commander Raymond P. Rodgers of the USS Nashville at the Charlestown, MA, Navy Yard.
- Born: March 12, 1862, Dennis Port, Barnstable County, MA, United States
- Died: May 19, 1927, Brockton, MA, United States
- Buried: Old Swan Lake Cemetery (MH), Dennisport, MA, United States
- Location of Medal: Dennis Historical Society Maritime Museum, West Dennis, MA