Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker, 90, dies

Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker, 90, dies

By Rebecca Boone - The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Jul 14, 2010 14:22:03 EDT

ST. MARIES, Idaho — Vernon Baker, who belatedly received the Medal of Honor for his role in World War II, died at his home near St. Maries, Idaho. He was 90.

Baker died Tuesday of complications of brain cancer, Benewah County coroner and funeral home owner Ron Hodge said.

President Clinton presented the nation’s highest award for battlefield valor to Baker in 1997. He was one of just seven black soldiers to receive it and the only living recipient.

“The only thing that I can say to those who are not here with me is, ‘Thank you, fellas, well done,’ ” Baker told The Washington Post after the ceremony. “ ‘And I will always remember you.’ ”
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Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker 90 dies