World War II Honoree

James H. Baker

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Rochester, New York

Honored By

Kathleen R. Baker, James R. Baker, Alan C. Baker, Robert J. Baker

Relationship

Wife & Sons

ENLISTED IN SERVICE JUNE 20, 1944. ATTENDED TRAINING SCHOOL IN SAMPSON, NEW YORK. CALLED INTO ACTIVE DUTY JUNE 30, 1944 AND WAS TRANSFERRED TO A DESTROYER ESCORT IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. SERVED ABOARD THE USS BENNER DD-807 IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE. RECEIVED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 1 BATTLE STAR. HONORABLY DISCHARGED JUNE 9, 1946 FROM THE NAVAL STATION IN LEDO BEACH, NEW YORK.