Paul G. Baker

Paul G. Baker

Infobox Military Person
name = Paul Gerald Baker
born = birth date|1910|2|20
died = death date and age|1942|5|7|1910|2|20
placeofbirth = Joy, Illinois
placeofdeath =


caption =
nickname =
allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1929–42
rank = Lieutenant (jg)
branch = United States Navy
unit = Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2)
battles = World War II *Battle of the Coral Sea
awards = Navy Cross

Paul Gerald Baker was born on 20 February 1910 in Joy, Illinois. He enlisted in the United States Navy on 12 December 1929. From 1935, he served with aviation activities and units, and rose through the enlisted ranks to Aviation Chief Radioman. On 14 April 1942, while serving with Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2) on board "Lexington" (CV-2), he was appointed Lieutenant (junior grade) for temporary service. During the Battle of the Coral Sea, Lt. Baker downed three Japanese planes and badly damaged a fourth in the engagements on 7 May 1942, but failed to return from his last mission. His heroism and devotion to duty won him the posthumous award of the Navy Cross.

Namesake

In 1944, the destroyer escort USS "Paul G. Baker" (DE-642) was named in his honor, sponsored by Mrs. Katherine E. Baker.

ee also

References

:DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/p3/paul_g_baker.htm


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