Douglas Baker | |
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Born | Lindsay, Oklahoma | August 27, 1921
Died | December 14, 1944 Luzon, Philippines | (aged 23)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942–1944 |
Rank | LTJG |
Unit | VF-20 |
Awards |
Navy Cross Silver Star (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Purple Heart |
Douglas Baker (August 27, 1921 – December 14, 1944) was a United States Navy fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. Baker was a F6F Hellcat pilot and triple ace with 16.3 aerial victories. [1] [2]