Person · 1919–2010
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.