Korean War
| Service # | O-1182769 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 20 1950 |
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
For his leadership and valor, First Lieutenant Baker was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean War Service Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the Asia-Pacific Theater Medal.
Notes
First Lieutenant Baker was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Battery A, 11th Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division. On July 20, 1950, while directing artillery fire near Taejon, South Korea, his position was overrun.