Joseph John Franklin

Joseph John Franklin (June 18, 1870 – April 28, 1940) was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor during the Spanish–American War.

Biography
Franklin was born June 18, 1870 in Buffalo, New York and after entering the Marine Corps in 1896 he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Nashville (PG-7) as a private. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Cienfuegos.

He died April 28, 1940, and is buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York. His grave can be found in the laurel green section, block 1, grave 312

Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 18 June 1870, Buffalo, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.

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."