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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Vernon Baker

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

2ND LIEUTENANT; SERVED WITH COMPANY C, 370TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 92ND ARMORED DIVISION IN ITALY. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS. WAS THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO BE AWARDED THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR.