Benjamin Franklin Baker (March 12, 1858 – May 19, 1927) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor.

On May 11, 1898, while serving as a Coxswain, he was one of several men who took part in a boat expedition that cut the underwater telegraph cable off Cienfuegos, Cuba.

For his "extraordinary bravery and coolness" under enemy fire during this operation, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

[2] Chief Baker died on May 19, 1927, at Dennis Port, Massachusetts and was buried in Swan Lake Cemetery in the same town.

Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Baker set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.