Baker, Robert E.

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Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Private 1st Class
Unit:: Company D, 415th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division "Timberwolf", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: April 5th, 1945

"Sgt. Joseph W. LUCKETT and Pfc. Robert E. BAKER, Company D, 415th Inf, remained behind when their section was forced to withdraw from counter-attacking infantry with two SP’s and one tank, firing a machine gun on the force. Only after the section reached cover did they move their gun to a new position to continue the fire."

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