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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Dean L. Baker

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Oliver, Illinois

Honored By

A Grateful American

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

STAFF SERGEANT IN COMPANY F, 335TH INFANTRY, 85TH (CUSTER) DIVISION. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON OCTOBER 31, 1944 AT GOTHIC LINE, ITALY, BY SHELL FRAGMENT TO RIGHT ANKLE; SUFFERED FROM 'TRENCH FOOT' POST-WAR. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.