Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Army
Edward Lee Baker Jr.
Details
- Rank: Sergeant Major (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
10th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Santiago, Cuba
Citation
Left cover and, under fire, rescued a wounded comrade from drowning.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 3, 1902
- Born: December 28, 1865, Platte River, Laramie County, WY, United States
- Died: August 26, 1913, Presido of San Francisco, CA, United States
- Buried: Rosedale Cemetery (3-130-2SE), Los Angeles, CA, United States
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