Korean War
| Service # | 13259359 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 31 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Private First Class Baker was awarded the Purple Heart, 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 Headquarters and Service Company, 8th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. He was Killed in Action when the battalion's command post near Yong-Dong, South Korea was overrun on July 31, 1950.