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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
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
Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
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The Distinguished Service Cross is the United States Army's second highest military decoration for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit th
Vernon Baker
…were killed. On the second day of the assault, Baker volunteered to lead a battalion advance that secured the mountain. On June 10, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism on April 5–6. After World War II, he became an Army parachutist in the 11th Airborne Division and served in the Korean War…
Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
Army distinguished service cross medal
Army distinguished service cross medal
Major General Hanson Edward Ely, commanding the 5th Division, pinning the Distinguished Service Cross on Captain Howard R. MacAdams of the 5th Divisio
Major General Hanson Edward Ely, commanding the 5th Division, pinning the Distinguished Service Cross on Captain Howard R. MacAdams of the 5th Division's 7th Engineer Regiment, Esch, Luxembourg, December 30, 1918.
Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett awarding the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant Hugh Brewster of the 94th Aerial P. S. Squadron, Remico
Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett awarding the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant Hugh Brewster of the 94th Aerial P. S. Squadron, Remicourt, Marne, France, December 18, 1918
President Lyndon B. Johnson awards the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant Marty A. Hammer
President Lyndon B. Johnson awards the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant Marty A. Hammer