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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John Clark Baker

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Honored By

Dave Brewer

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ABOARD THE LIGHT CRUISER USS JUNEAU CL-52. ON NOVEMBER 13, 1942 THE JUNEAU WAS ON STATION SUPPORTING THE INVASION OF GUADALCANAL ISLAND. THE JUNEAU HAD BEEN ATTACKED, AND WAS RETIRING WHEN SHE WAS TORPEDOED BY THE JAPANESE SUBMARINE I-26. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION AND AWARDED A POSTHUMOUS PURPLE HEART.