World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Roger Otis Baker
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Glasford, Illinois
Honored By
Norma Jean Baker
Relationship
Spouse
ENLISTED AS AN AIR CADET IN THE AIR FORCE, THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE INFANTRY. PLACED WITH THE 42ND RAINBOW DIVISION, TRAINING IN MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA AND SENT OVERSEAS TO FIGHT. INJURED IN THE MOUNTAINS AND RETURNED HOME TO JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI FOR SEVERAL MONTHS IN THE HOSPITAL TO RECUPERATE. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND THE BRONZE STAR.