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Navy Federal Credit Union
Benjamin
Rose
Baker
1924

–

March 1, 1998

Born:

Hazard

, 

Kentucky

Home:

Hazard

, 

Kentucky

Benjamin Baker ente3red the University of Louisville School of Medicine as a Navy Midshipman, graduating in 1947. He entered service in the Air Force in 1950 after completing his medical internship and residency at Philadelphia General Hospital. He retired in 1978 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Benjamin Rose Baker, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Baker and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Benjamin Rose Baker, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Baker and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1975 – 1978

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Benjamin Rose Baker, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Heal Resources and Programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), Washington, D.C., from 1975 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Baker culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.