Honoring a Hero: Amarillo remembers Medal of Honor recipient Thomas E. Creek
Honoring a Hero: Amarillo remembers Medal of Honor recipient Thomas E. Creek
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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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Thomas Alexander Baker (June 25, 1916 – July 7, 1944) was a United States Army soldier who posthumously received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in World War II during the Battle of Saipan. Baker was born in 1916 in Troy, New York and joined the U.S. Army after graduating from high school. After Army basic training he was sent to fight in World War II. While serving as a member of the 27th Infantry Division he was injured and refused to be evacuated. H
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Thomas Alexander Baker (June 25, 1916 – July 7, 1944) was a United States Army soldier who posthumously received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in World War II during the Battle of Saipan. Baker was born in 1916 in Troy, New York and joined the U.S. Army after graduating from high school. After Army basic training he was sent to fight in World War II. While serving as a member of the 27th Infantry Division he was injured and refused to be evacuated. H
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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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Medal of Honor Presentation
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Medal of Honor Presentation
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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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Oral History: Vernon Baker
Oral History: Vernon Baker
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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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