This series is to honor the Heroes of the United States Marine Corps who have been awarded the Nation’s highest military honor since its inception. This series is placed along a bike trail. DO NOT access these caches from the road. These caches are placed between the trail and the roadway.
The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
FRANKLIN, JOSEPH JOHN
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.