Honor Sgt. Baker with a random act of kindness
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Honor Sgt. Baker with a random act of kindness
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Never forget U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Vernon J. Baker who was an infantry company platoon leader during World War II and a paratrooper during the Korean War. In 1997, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration for valor, for his actions on April 5–6, 1945, near Viareggio, Italy. Then Second Lieutenant Baker demonstrated outstanding courage and leadership in destroying enemy installations, machine gun nests, and equipment, killing German soldiers during his compan
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Never forget U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Vernon J. Baker who was an infantry company platoon leader during World War II and a paratrooper during the Korean War. In 1997, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration for valor, for his actions on April 5–6, 1945, near Viareggio, Italy. Then Second Lieutenant Baker demonstrated outstanding courage and leadership in destroying enemy installations, machine gun nests, and equipment, killing German soldiers during his compan
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Today we remember WWII Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Addison E. Baker, commemorated at Florence American Cemetery. Leading the 93rd Heavy Bombardment Group in a low-level attack against enemy oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania, Baker’s aircraft was struck by enemy fire and engulfed in flames. Refusing to abandon the mission, he held formation and successfully led his group to strike the target. Only after dropping his bombs did he attempt to gain altitude so his crew could escape. His aircra
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Today we remember WWII Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Addison E. Baker, commemorated at Florence American Cemetery. Leading the 93rd Heavy Bombardment Group in a low-level attack against enemy oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania, Baker’s aircraft was struck by enemy fire and engulfed in flames. Refusing to abandon the mission, he held formation and successfully led his group to strike the target. Only after dropping his bombs did he attempt to gain altitude so his crew could escape. His aircra
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57 years ago on this day, Medal of Honor Recipient and U.S. Army Private First Class John Baker took the courageous actions that would lead to his Medal of Honor distinction following the Vietnam War. With multiple wounded comrades surrounding him, as well as numerous Viet Cong snipers, Recipient Baker relentlessly took down enemy after enemy while dragging fellow soldiers to safety – even after being blown back by a grenade explosion. In this clip, Recipient Baker highlights how anyone can be a
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57 years ago on this day, Medal of Honor Recipient and U.S. Army Private First Class John Baker took the courageous actions that would lead to his Medal of Honor distinction following the Vietnam War. With multiple wounded comrades surrounding him, as well as numerous Viet Cong snipers, Recipient Baker relentlessly took down enemy after enemy while dragging fellow soldiers to safety – even after being blown back by a grenade explosion. In this clip, Recipient Baker highlights how anyone can be a
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Target for Today │ History of the Medal of Honor The first Medals of Honor were awarded on March 25, 1863. Seventeen Eighth Air Force airmen in World War II received the Medal of Honor, we remember their names and honor them. Lt Colonel Addison Baker General Frederick Castle Lt Robert Femoyer Lt Donald Gott Lt Lloyd Hughes Major John Jerstad Colonel Leon Johnson Lt William Lawley S/Sgt Archibald Mathies Lt Jack Mathis Lt William Metzger Lt Edward Michael Lt John Morgan Sgt Maynard "Snuffy" Smith
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Target for Today │ History of the Medal of Honor The first Medals of Honor were awarded on March 25, 1863. Seventeen Eighth Air Force airmen in World War II received the Medal of Honor, we remember their names and honor them. Lt Colonel Addison Baker General Frederick Castle Lt Robert Femoyer Lt Donald Gott Lt Lloyd Hughes Major John Jerstad Colonel Leon Johnson Lt William Lawley S/Sgt Archibald Mathies Lt Jack Mathis Lt William Metzger Lt Edward Michael Lt John Morgan Sgt Maynard "Snuffy" Smith
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US Army MSG John Baker: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War During a fierce battle in Vietnam, John Baker Jr., a PFC at the time, displayed extraordinary heroism under relentless enemy fire. When his unit came under heavy attack, he led the charge, taking out enemy bunkers and sniper positions. Even after being wounded by a grenade, he continued the assault alone, rescuing multiple wounded comrades and repeatedly returning to the fight. With his ammunition exhausted, he still refused to quit, d
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