Thomas baker biography
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Thomas baker biography
Thomas Baker (Medal of Honor)
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
For other people with the same name, see Thomas Baker (disambiguation).
"Sgt Baker" redirects here. For the song by Primus, see Sailing the Seas of Cheese.
Thomas A. Baker | |
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Born | ()June 25, Troy, New York, US |
Died | July 7, () (aged28) Saipan, Marianas Islands |
Place of burial | Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, New York |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service / branch | United States Army |
Yearsof service | – |
Rank | Sergeant (posthumous) |
Unit | A Company, 1st Battalion, th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry division |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Thomas Alexander Baker (June 25, July 7, ) 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.
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