Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
William
B.
Baker

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    Astor Battery

    Action Date:

    August 13, 1898
    D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918)

    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 in lieu of the Certificate of Merit previously issued to Corporal William B. Baker, United States Army, for distinguished service in action at Manila, Philippine Islands, on 13 August 1898, while serving as a member of Astor Battery.