Joseph Francis Scott, Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient

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Joseph Francis Scott, Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient
Joseph Francis Scott, Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient

Joseph Francis Scott (June 4, 1864-February 28, 1941) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. Scott was born June 4, 1864 in Boston, Massachusetts and after entering the Marine Corps in 1888 he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Nashville as a private.[1]
He died February 28, 1941 and is buried in Cambridge Cemetery Cambridge, Massachusetts.[2]

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, Scott displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]

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