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Vernon Baker

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Also known as Vernon J. Baker, Vernon Joseph Baker

U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient (1919–2010)

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Works
3

Top works

  • Archeological Overview and Evaluation
  • Arimathean
  • Slow Boat To Purgatory

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Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1929-12-23
Active to
1988-05-13

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Quotes

  • Dedicated to my grandfather, Samuel Joseph Baker, and the brave soldiers of the 92nd Infantry "Buffalo" Division who fought valiantly in Italy during World War II- especially the men I left behind. Well done, fellows. We did it.
  • I, too, want to close wounds and answer the questions of World War II. Some wounds will not heal, some questions will not find answers. Even with a Medal of Honor, I remain haunted.
  • I received the Medal the thirteenth of January, nineteen-ninety-seven, from President Clinton. Seven were awarded, but I was the only one still walking around. I was thinking about nineteen men left on a hillside.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
Baker
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Cheyenne
Place of death
St. Maries
Occupation
writer
Languages spoken
English language
Notable work
United States Army
Conflict
Korean War
Military rank
first lieutenant
Image
Baker Vernon USArmy.jpg
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date of death
2010-07-13
date of birth
1919-12-17
Commons category
Vernon Baker
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