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