The Other Day
Long Time NY Sportswriter Kevin Kernan retweeted these saying: Read this
thread to learn about Memorial Day. Sergeant Baker’s story should be told in
every school in America.
I agree. Here is the
entire thread about a true hero from up here in Troy NY:
2) When his entire company was held up by fire from automatic weapons and small-arms fire in fortified enemy positions, Sgt. (then Pvt) Baker grabbed a bazooka and moved alone to within 100 yards of the enemy.— Terry (@MarksmanMarine) May 22, 2020
4) As his company advanced across an open field, Baker volunteered to remain at the rear of the column protecting against surprise attacks from any concealed enemy bypassed by the main force.— Terry (@MarksmanMarine) May 22, 2020
6) Five hundred yards further, Baker discovered 6 of the enemy who had concealed themselves behind friendly lines, and destroyed all of them. On July 7,1944, the Japanese launched their final attempt to stop the Americans.— Terry (@MarksmanMarine) May 22, 2020
8) He fired his rifle at the enemy at ranges sometimes as close as five yards until his ammunition ran out. He then used his weapon as a club in hand-to-hand combat until it was so damaged it could no longer operate as a rifle.— Terry (@MarksmanMarine) May 22, 2020
10) Another withdrawing soldier passed and propped Baker up against a tree. Baker was offered assistance but refused, insisting that he be left alone and be given a pistol containing 8 rounds. When the attack finally ended, the soldier's returned to locate Baker's body. pic.twitter.com/VDs26nqKRU— Terry (@MarksmanMarine) May 22, 2020
12) For his incredible heroism and unselfish actions, United States Army Sergeant Thomas Baker was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/rvVHf6bZYI— Terry (@MarksmanMarine) May 22, 2020
2 comments:
What an incredible story. Sargeant Thomas Baker made the word hero sound puny and inadequate.
I tip my AF cap to you Sgt. Baker.
Say hello to my bronze star father-in-law up there with you.
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