The Quarter Deck With Gunny Saenz

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The division had a plan but now becaus ethe bridges had been destroyed it was time ti improvise.

JosephJohn Franklin

 

Was born June 18, 1870 in Buffalo Erie County New York

 

Onboard the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leadingfrom Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy,Franklin set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout thisaction.

 

Died: April 28,1940, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

Buried: Cypress Hills Cemetery (Private) (Laurel Green1-312), Brooklyn, New York,

 

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