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U.S. Navy · United States 
Benjamin F. Baker
1862 – 1927
Benjamin F. Baker served the U.S. Navy. Benjamin was 65 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Coxswain, U.S. Navy.
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 .
521, 7 July 1899.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
521, 7 July 1899.
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 .
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