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Joseph John Franklin

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Joseph John Franklin

Birth
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA
Death
28 Apr 1940 (aged 69)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
Plot
Laurel Green Section, Block 1, Grave 312
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the War with Spain as a Private on board the "USS Nashville". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Franklin set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the War with Spain as a Private on board the "USS Nashville". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Franklin set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.

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  • Added: Dec 21, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7026293/joseph_john-franklin: accessed ), memorial page for Joseph John Franklin (18 Jun 1870–28 Apr 1940), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7026293, citing Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.