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Charles L. Thomas
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Charles Leroy Thomas was a United States Army major who was a company commander during World War II. In 1997, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration for valor, for
Lieutenant Charles L. Thomas
Lieutenant Charles L. Thomas
Captain Thomas receiving the Distinguished Service Cross (revoked 1997 for MOH) in 1945
Captain Thomas receiving the Distinguished Service Cross (revoked 1997 for MOH) in 1945
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Vernon Baker
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Vernon Joseph Baker was a United States Army first lieutenant who was an infantry company platoon leader during World War II and a paratrooper during the Korean War. In 1997, he was awarded the Medal
Charles L. Thomas
…the seven Black Americans; Major Thomas and five others were posthumously presented the MOH. A niece of Thomas accepted his MOH during the ceremony. Vernon Baker was the only living recipient of the medal at the time. Thomas' Medal of Honor citation reads…
Vernon Baker after World War II
Vernon Baker after World War II
Soldiers of the 92nd Infantry Division with a captured German soldier (1944)
Soldiers of the 92nd Infantry Division with a captured German soldier (1944)
Vernon Baker is presented the Medal of Honor by President Bill Clinton on January 13, 1997.
Vernon Baker is presented the Medal of Honor by President Bill Clinton on January 13, 1997.
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery