World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William E. Baker
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Honored By
Orville L. Kline
RANK: PRIVATE. HE SERVED AS A PARATROOPER WITH I-COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, 502ND PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, 101ST AIRBORNE ‘SCREAMING EAGLES’ DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1944 IN THE VICINITY OF ST. OEDENRODE DURING THE INVASION OF HOLLAND, CODE NAME: OPERATION MARKET GARDEN. HE IS BURIED IN THE NETHERLANDS AMERICAN CEMETERY LOCATED AT MARGRATEN, NETHERLANDS. DECORATION AND CITATION: AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR HIS SUPREME SACRIFICE IN DEFENSE OF HIS COUNTRY.