World War II Medal of Honor Recipient, LTC US Army Air Forces. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War II. His Medal of Honor citation reads, "The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Addison Earl Baker (ASN: 0-280827), United States Army Air Forces, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of while serving with the Headquarters, 93d Bombardment Group (H), Ninth Air Force (Detached from the Eighth Air Force), in action with the enemy on 1 August 1943. On this date Colonel Baker led his command, the 93d Heavy Bombardment Group, on a daring low-level attack against enemy oil refineries and installations at Ploesti, Rumania. Approaching the target, his aircraft was hit by a large caliber anti-aircraft shell, seriously damaged and set on fire. Ignoring the fact he was flying over terrain suitable for safe landing, he refused to jeopardize the mission by breaking up the lead formation and continued unswervingly to lead his group to the target upon which he dropped his bombs with devastating effect. Only then did he leave formation, but his valiant attempts to gain sufficient altitude for the crew to escape by parachute were unavailing and his aircraft crashed in flames after his successful efforts to avoid other planes in formation. By extraordinary flying skill, gallant leadership and intrepidity, Lieutenant Colonel Baker rendered outstanding, distinguished, and valorous service to our Nation." His aircraft crashed after a successful bombing mission when he maneuvered the aircraft to avoid a mid-air collision with another bomber formation. His remains were not identified until 2022. He was interred at Arlington National Cemetery on September 14, 2022.

Baker's name will remain on the Wall of the Missing at the Florence American Cemetery, with one notable change: a rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he's been accounted for.