Military Veterans
Russell E. Baker
Date of Birth
15 October 1930
Date of Death
24 December 1992
Brick Location
Liberty Side
Panel Number
14
Biography
Sergeant Russell E. Baker served in the U.S. Army from 1948 through 1954, and saw action in the Korean War.
He was a paratrooper (PRCHT/GLI Badge) and his unit was the 187th Airborne Regiment.
Branch:
U.S. Army
Awards and Medals
- Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
- United Nations Service Medal
- Korean Service Medal
- National DefenseService Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
Rank
Sergeant
Years
Korean War and Post World War II—1948 - 1954
Duty
187th Airborne Division, Paratrooper, Supply Clerk