Addison Baker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Air Force Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 11-Jan-1907
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 01-Aug-1943
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About 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 Ploiesti, 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 Air Corps from Akron, Ohio in 1929, and earned his wings and a commission in 1931.
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