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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Vincent Edward Baker

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Robinson, Illinois

Honored By

Missouri DAV Chapter 67

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE SERVED WITH THE 58TH ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, AS A FORWARD ARTILLERY OBSERVER IN SUPPORT OF MANY DIFFERENT UNITS IN CAMPAIGNS FROM NORMANDY THROUGH GERMANY AND AUSTRIA. HE WAS WOUNDED FIVE (5) TIMES IN BATTLES. HE WAS AWARDED A PURPLE HEART WITH OAK-LEAF CLUSTER, BRONZE STAR (WITH 'V' DEVICE FOR VALOR) WITH OAK-LEAF CLUSTER, FIVE (5) CAMPAIGN STARS, BRONZE INITIAL LANDING ARROWHEAD, EUROPEAN THEATER RIBBON WITH CAMPAIGN STARS FOR NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE. AFTER THE SURRENDER HE WAS APPOINTED MILITARY MAYOR OF REID, AUSTRIA.