Robert J. Baker

Robert J. Baker

Mr. Baker entered the Marine Corps on August 18, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He served as a Private First Class, rifleman, and infantryman in the Asiatic and Pacific Theaters.

Participated in action against the enemy at Roi Namur, Marshall Islands February 1 - February 8, 1944; Saipan, Marianas Islands June 15 - July 9, 1944; and Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 25 - March 16, 1944.

Mr. Baker was honorably discharged on November 27, 1945, at Great Lakes, Illinois.

Source: Hometown Heroes:  The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 351.

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