Billy Ray Baker ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On April 30, 1970 Lance Corporal Baker was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Texas. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 364540 |
| Service ID | 453966023 |
| Name | Billy Ray Baker |
| From | Leesville, Gonzales County, Texas |
| Birth Date | January 27, 1951 |
| Casualty Date | April 30, 1970 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Specialty | Machine Gunner |
| Unit/Group | H Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division |
| Casualty Type | Hostile, died of wounds, Gun or small arms fire |
| Location | Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam |
| Burial | Caraway Cemetery, Leesville, Gonzales County, Texas |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Billy Ray Baker is buried or memorialized at Caraway Cemetery, Leesville, Gonzales County, Texas.  Billy is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 11w, Line 71. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Billy Ray Baker was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He began his tour on October 4, 1969. Baker had the rank of Lance Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Machine Gunner. Service number assignment was 453966023. Attached to H Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division.
He was born on January 27, 1951. According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Gonzales county has been included within the archival record. We have Leesville listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Baker experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 30, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile, died of wounds, Gun or small arms fire. Incident location: Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Silver Star
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 1,790 Korean War
• 3,419 Vietnam War
• 475 Prisoners of war
• 4,848 Missing in action
• 161 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 176 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 1,790 Korean War
• 3,419 Vietnam War
• 475 Prisoners of war
• 4,848 Missing in action
• 161 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 176 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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