Edward L. Baker, Jr.-Los Angeles, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 02.538 W 118° 17.730
11S E 380418 N 3767603
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Santiago, Cuba on July 1, 1898. He is buried in Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA in Section 3, Lot 130, Grave 2.
Waymark Code: WMY104
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2018
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He was born on December 28, 1865 in Platte River, WY and died on August 26, 1913 Presido of San Francisco, CA. He rose to the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BAKER, EDWARD L., JR.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, 10th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898
• Date of issue: 3 July 1902
Citation: Left cover and, under fire, rescued a wounded comrade from drowning
Armed Service: Army
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