Merton W. Baker
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Merton W. Baker | |
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Born | Tomahawk, Wisconsin | July 1, 1924
Died | October 17, 2000 Bernalillo, New Mexico | (aged 76)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Rank | Major general |
Merton W. Baker (July 19, 1924 – October 17, 2000) was a major general in the United States Air Force.
Biography
Baker was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, in 1924.[1] He would graduate from high school in Evansville, Wisconsin, and attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Creighton University. Baker died on October 17, 2000.
Career
Baker originally joined the United States Army Air Corps in 1943. During World War II he served in Italy. From 1953 to 1957, he was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base. Baker would acquire more than 7,000 flying hours in his career, piloting planes that include the Boeing B-47 Stratojet, Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, Cessna T-37 Tweet, T-39 Sabreliner, and the Douglas B-66 Destroyer. His retirement was effective as of April 1, 1981.[citation needed]
Awards he received include the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal with two silver oak leaf clusters and bronze oak leaf cluster, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Biographies : MAJOR GENERAL MERTON W. BAKER". Archived from the original on 28 July 2012.