Joseph Francis Scott

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.

"Joseph F. Scott" redirects here. For the New York Superintendent of State Prisons, see Joseph F. Scott (New York).
Joseph F. Scott
Private Joseph F. Scott
Born(1864-06-04)June 4, 1864
Boston, Massachusetts
DiedFebruary 28, 1941(1941-02-28) (aged 76)
Massachusetts
Place of burial
Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1888 - 1901
RankCorporal
UnitUSS Nashville
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Scott was born on June 4, 1864 in Boston, Massachusetts. He joined the Marine Corps from Boston in August 1888, and was honorably discharged in May 1901.[1]

Scott died on February 28, 1941 and is buried at Cambridge Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 4 June 1864, Boston, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. 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, Scott displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[3]

See also

References
  1. USMC History Division
  2. "Joseph Francis Scott". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. September 14, 2003. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
  3. "War with Spain; Scott, Joseph F." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2010.


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