Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Marine Corps
Joseph John Franklin
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Marine Gunner)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Nashville - Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- 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 operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Franklin set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- 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: June 18, 1870, Buffalo, Erie County, NY, United States
- Died: April 28, 1940, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Buried: Cypress Hills Cemetery (Private) (Laurel Green 1-312), Brooklyn, NY, United States
- Location of Medal: National Museum of the US Marine Corps, Quantico, VA