Vernon Baker

U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient (1919–2010)
Person human Q7922059
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Vernon Baker

Summary

Vernon Baker is a human[1]. He was born in Cheyenne[2]. He was born on December 17, 1919[3]. He passed away in St. Maries[4]. He died on July 13, 2010[5]. He worked as a soldier[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (703 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cheyenne[2], Vernon Baker…
  • Vernon Baker died in St. Maries[4].
  • Vernon Baker was born on December 17, 1919[3].
  • Vernon Baker died on July 13, 2010[5].
  • Vernon Baker is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
  • Vernon Baker held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Vernon Baker's professions included soldier[6].
  • Vernon Baker's professions included writer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Vernon Baker is Lasting Valor[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Vernon Baker is Shoe Shine Boy[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Vernon Baker is United States Army[13].
  • Vernon Baker received the Medal of Honor[14].
  • Vernon Baker received the Bronze Star Medal[15].
  • Vernon Baker received the Purple Heart[16].
  • Vernon Baker is recorded as male[17].
  • Vernon Baker's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Vernon Baker's Commons category is recorded as Vernon Baker[19].
  • Vernon Baker's military, police or special rank is recorded as first lieutenant[20].
  • Vernon Baker was part of the conflict World War II[21].
  • Vernon Baker was part of the conflict Korean War[22].
  • Vernon Baker's family name is recorded as Baker[23].
  • Vernon Baker's given name is recorded as Vernon[24].
  • Vernon Baker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Vernon Baker was born in Cheyenne[2]. He was born on December 17, 1919[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6] and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Lasting Valor[11]; Shoe Shine Boy[12], a photograph[26], founded in 1937[27]; and United States Army[13], an army[28], in United States[29], founded in 1775[30], headquartered in The Pentagon[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of Honor[14], a courage award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1862[34]; Bronze Star Medal[15], a courage award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1944[37]; and Purple Heart[16], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1932[40].

Death and Burial

Vernon Baker died on July 13, 2010[5]. He died in St. Maries[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Vernon Baker ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (703 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Vernon Baker born?

Vernon Baker's place of birth was Cheyenne[2].

Where did Vernon Baker die?

Vernon Baker passed away in St. Maries[4].

What did Vernon Baker do for work?

Vernon Baker worked as soldier[6] and writer[7].

What awards did Vernon Baker receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[14], Bronze Star Medal[15], and Purple Heart[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [9] . ancexplorer.army.mil. ancexplorer.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . ktvb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [12] . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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