Paul G. Baker

Paul G. Baker was a United States Navy officer who received the Navy Cross posthumously for his actions in combat during World War II.

Paul Gerald Baker was born onFebruary 1910 in Joy, Illinois. He enlisted in the United States Navy onDecember 1929. From 1935, he served with aviation activities and units, and rose through the enlisted ranks to Aviation Chief Radioman. OnApril 1942, while serving with Fighter Squadron on board the aircraft carrier USS160Lexington160, he was appointed Lieutenant, junior grade, for temporary service.

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