Vernon Baker, Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 90

Vernon Baker, Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 90

Vernon Baker, who was the only living black veteran awarded the Medal of Honor for valor in World War II, receiving it 52 years after he wiped out four German machine-gun nests on a hilltop in northern Italy, died Tuesday at his home near St. Maries, Idaho. He was 90.

Week ending Mar. 6, 2010

Week ending Mar. 6, 2010

Week ending Mar. 6, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 8 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces.

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