Alton Eugene BakerPrivate First ClassA TRP, 1ST SQD, 9TH CAV RGT, 1 CAV DIV Army of the United States 29 May 1941 - 01 November 1965 Salinas, CA Panel 03E Line 010 |
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The database page for Alton Eugene Baker
Alton was a true hero on November 1, 1965. We captured a full field hospital. I was the medic for A Troop which Alton was in. During the course of the fire fight Alton was hit in the hip and couldn't move even though he was very alert. Alton was one of the guys I carried back to the rear. I carried Alton back to the creek or river bed and put him down jumped down the embankment to pull him over and he got hit in the chest right next to my hand. To this day I think about Alton every day - a true hero and a wonderful person. I have been looking for his parents since I returned but to no avail. Jay "Doc Hock" Hockenbury |
A Note from The Virtual WallThree men from A Troop, 1/9th Cav, died that day:
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is a buddy, Jay "Doc Hock" Hockenbury hocks_ca@msn.com 11 Feb 2004 |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
Last updated 02/11/2004