Korean War
| Service # | 12117560 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 5 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Corporal Baker was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal Baker was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was mortally wounded by grenade fragments while assaulting enemy automatic weapons positions north of Seoul, South Korea on May 5, 1951.