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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Infantry) Russell Andrew Baker (ASN: 0-15745), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 21 October 1951 to 18 April 1954. (This award supersedes the previous award of the Legion of Merit (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for meritorious service during the period 10 October 1951 to 10 October 1952, as announced in General Orders 145, Headquarters Far East Command, APO 500, 10 November 1952.)

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    119th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Russell Andrew Baker (ASN: 0-15745), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Baker and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    119th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 25, 1945
    Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 126 (1945), Amended by GO No. 147 (1945) & G.O. No. 214 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Russell Andrew Baker (ASN: 0-15745), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, on 25 February 1945, in Germany. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Baker, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.