Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. Thomas Alexander Baker Jr.
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Army Sgt. Thomas Alexander Baker Jr. was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his valor during the Battle of Saipan in World War II. Born on July 25, 1916, in Troy, New York, Baker enlisted in the Army in 1935 and served with the 105th Infantry Regiment. He played a crucial role in repelling a massive Japanese banzai charge on July 6-7, 1944. Despite being seriously wounded, he continued to fight, ultimately sacrificing his life to protect his comrades. His bravery led to the elimination of numerous enemy soldiers, and he was found at his post, pistol in hand, with eight Japanese soldiers dead nearby.
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