THE WALL OF FACES

Captain Robert Oliver Baker, Jr. was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as a Fixed Wing Aviation Unit Commander and was assigned to A TRP, 2ND SQDN, 17TH CAVALRY, 101ST ABN DIV.
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Captain Robert Oliver Baker, Jr. was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism and extraordinary achievement while engaged in aerial flight. He served as a Fixed Wing Aviation Unit Commander and was assigned to A TRP, 2ND SQDN, 17TH CAVALRY, 101ST ABN DIV.
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Capt Baker flew my mission that day of Jan 2nd 1972 by choice as DG/OB with Capt Johnson. I was told he wanted to fly one last mission before leaving for home from Vietnam . He was a dedicated Assault Scouts pilot in A troop 2/17 CAV 101st ABN that did his job to the end.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. That you chose to serve a second tour of duty in Vietnam attests to your courage and devotion to duty. Rest in eternal peace.

Captain Robert Oliver Baker Jr., Served with A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam.