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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    377th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    95th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 1, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 299 (October 16, 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 Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frederick Killea Baker, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 377th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near St. Barbara, Germany, on 1 December 1944. Second Lieutenant Baker’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 95th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.