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SILVER STAR
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Wilton A. Baker (ASN: 20342245), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the *** Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, on **** 1943, about one-half mile from *****. Under observed enemy rifle and machine gun fire Private Baker placed explosives on a bridge, demolishing it and rendering it useless to the enemy, contributing to the successful withdrawal of the Company to which he was attached.
General Orders: Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 37 (October 31, 1943)
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SILVER STAR
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Wilton A. Baker (ASN: 20342245), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the *** Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, on **** 1943, about one-half mile from *****. Under observed enemy rifle and machine gun fire Private Baker placed explosives on a bridge, demolishing it and rendering it useless to the enemy, contributing to the successful withdrawal of the Company to which he was attached.
General Orders: Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 37 (October 31, 1943)
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SILVER STAR
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Wilton A. Baker (ASN: 20342245), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the *** Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, on **** 1943, about one-half mile from *****. Under observed enemy rifle and machine gun fire Private Baker placed explosives on a bridge, demolishing it and rendering it useless to the enemy, contributing to the successful withdrawal of the Company to which he was attached.
General Orders: Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 37 (October 31, 1943)
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SILVER STAR
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Wilton A. Baker (ASN: 20342245), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the *** Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, on **** 1943, about one-half mile from *****. Under observed enemy rifle and machine gun fire Private Baker placed explosives on a bridge, demolishing it and rendering it useless to the enemy, contributing to the successful withdrawal of the Company to which he was attached.
General Orders: Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 37 (October 31, 1943)
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