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.
Medal of Honor Recipient Benjamin F. Baker
Additional Details
Awarded Posthumously: No
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