Benjamin F. Baker

Benjamin Franklin Baker (March 12, 1858 – May 19, 1927) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. He is the only Medal of Honor recipient from Cape Cod.

This article is about the American sailor. For the American composer and educator, see Benjamin Franklin Baker (musician). For the American businessman and politician, see B. Frank Baker.
Benjamin F. Baker
Benjamin F. Baker
Born(1858-03-12)March 12, 1858
Dennis, Massachusetts, US
DiedMay 19, 1927(1927-05-19) (aged 69)
Dennisport, Massachusetts, US
Place of burial
Swan Lake Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1885–1915
RankChief Master-at-Arms
UnitUSS Nashville
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor
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