Addison Baker
Lieutenant Colonel Addison Earl Baker (January 1, 1907 – August 1, 1943) was commander of the 93rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) in the U.S. Army Air Forces who led the group on the low-altitude Allied bombing mission of oil refineries at Ploieşti, Romania, Operation Tidal Wave. For his actions during World War II he received the United States of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Baker joined the army from Akron, Ohio in 1929, and earned his wings and a commission in 1931.
Read more about Addison Baker: Final Mission, Honors, Medal of Honor Citation
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