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Vernon Baker

WWII Army officer awarded the Medal of Honor in 1997 for heroism near Viareggio, Italy; the only living Black WWII recipient of the medal at the time.

Military. WWII Army officer awarded the Medal of Honor in 1997 for heroism near Viareggio, Italy; the only living Black WWII recipient of the medal at the time.

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    WWII Army officer awarded the Medal of Honor in 1997 for heroism near Viareggio, Italy; the only living Black WWII recipient of the medal at the time.