Korean War
| Service # | 12296932 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 8 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Baker was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Baker was a member of the 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on September 19, 1950 and returned to duty on December 1, 1950. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on March 8, 1951.