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BAKER, James Madison "Matt" - Date of
birth
19 December 1921 -
Age
23 - Place of
birth
Hazard, Perry County, West Virginia -
Hometown
McDowell County, West Virginia
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
15011534 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
16th Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division
-
Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
19 January 1945 - Place of
death
Faymonville-Schoppen, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 6 | 14 |
Immediate family
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Members
Charles S. Baker (father)
Ester M. (Stidham) Baker (mother)
Wilborn Baker (brother)
Bertie Baker (sister)
Jassie Baker (sister)
Nannie Baker (sister)
Cora Baker (sister)
Edith Baker (sister)
Marcus Baker (brother)
More information
Pvt James M. Baker joined the Regular Army at Fort Hayes, Columbus, Ohio on 15 August 1940. He was a miner before he joined the army.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Raf Dyckmans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.history.army.mil/html/bookshelves/resmat/ww2list.html
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.ancestry.com