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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William Alexander Baker, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Pocahontas, Virginia

Honored By

U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc.

Relationship

Shipmate

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

RADIOMAN THIRD CLASS PETTY OFFICER KILLED IN ACTION WITH ALL HANDS ONBOARD USS AMBERJACK (SS 219). DECORATIONS: BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART. USS AMBERJACK WAS SUNK BY JAPANESE AERIAL BOMBS AND SURFACE CRAFT ON 16 FEBRUARY 1943 AND WENT DOWN WITH 74 OFFICERS AND MEN.