Joseph Francis Scott
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{{Infobox military person
|name= Joseph F. Scott
|birth_date= {{Birth date|1864|6|4}}
|death_date= {{Death date and age|1941|2|28|1864|6|4}}
|birth_place= Boston, Massachusetts, US
|death_place= Massachusetts, US
|placeofburial= Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts
|placeofburial_label= Place of burial
|image= Joseph F. Scott.jpg
|caption= Private Joseph F. Scott
|nickname=
|allegiance=United States of America
|branch= United States Marine Corps
|serviceyears= 1888 - 1901
|rank= Corporal
|commands=
|unit= USS Nashville
|battles= Spanish–American War
|awards= Medal of Honor
|laterwork=
}}
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.
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.USMC History Division
Scott died on February 28, 1941, and is buried at Cambridge Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts.{{cite web|url=http://www.vconline.org.uk/joseph-f-scott/4594223707|website=vconline.org.uk|title=Joseph Francis Scott|accessdate=September 4, 2021}}
Medal of Honor citation
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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.{{Cite web|accessdate = July 25, 2010
|title = War with Spain; Scott, Joseph F.
|work = Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain
|publisher = United States Army Center of Military History
|url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/warspain.html
|date = August 3, 2009
|archive-date = April 23, 2009
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090423095635/http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/warspain.html
|url-status = dead
}}
See also
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References
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External links
- {{Hall of Valor|2103|accessdate=July 25, 2010}}
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Category:United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients
Category:United States Marines
Category:Military personnel from Boston
Category:Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor
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