Addison Baker
United States Air Force Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lieutenant Colonel Addison Earl Baker (January 1, 1907 – August 1, 1943) was commander of the 93rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) in the U.S. Army Air Forces who led the group on the low-altitude Allied bombing mission of oil refineries at Ploieşti, Romania, Operation Tidal Wave. For his actions during World War II he received the United States of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor (posthumously).[1]
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Addison Baker | |
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Born | (1907-01-01)January 1, 1907 Chicago, Illinois |
Died | August 1, 1943(1943-08-01) (aged 36) Ploiești, Romania |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Air Corps United States Army Air Forces |
Years of service | 1929–1943 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands held | 93rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart Air Medal (3) |
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Baker joined the Army Air Corps from Akron, Ohio in 1929, and earned his wings and a commission in 1931.[2]