Awards and Decorations
Baker has been awarded the following military awards: Medal of Honor; Army Distinguished Service Cross; Silver Star Medal; Bronze Star Medal (two times); Purple Heart (two); American Defense Service Medal; American Campaign Medal; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal; World War II Army of Occupation Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Combat Infantryman Badge; Croce Al Valor Militare (Italian Decoration).
| Combat Infantry Badge | ||||||||||||
| 1st Row | Medal of Honor | Bronze Star | Purple Heart | American Defense Service Medal | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd row | American Campaign Medal | European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Medal | World War II Victory Medal | Croce di Guerra al Valor Militare | ||||||||
- On September 11, 2008, Vernon Baker was awarded the Sandor Teszler Award for Moral Courage and Service to Humankind by Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Along with the award, Baker received an honorary doctorate from the college.
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