U.S. Marine Corps
Franklin, Joseph JohnRankMarine Gunner
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
HometownBuffalo, New York
Citation
On board the USS 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.
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