Ronald Baker

23rd Infantry Division "Americal"

United States Army

196th Infantry Brigade

26th Engineer Battalion

Ronald Baker served as a - Sgt - E-5 - Army - Drafted Selective Service. He was 22 years old at the time of his death, single not married. Ronald was born July 23, 1945. He was fom Indian Head, Maryland His tour of duty in Vietnam began on July 17, 1967. Ronald served with the "A" Company, 26th Engineer Battalion, 196th Infantry Brigade, 23rd Americal Division. Ronald died on January 19, 1968 in Quang Tin Province, Republic of South Vietnam. Ronald's death was a result of a non-hostile vehicle crash. He died that day with Sp4 Joseph Francis De Crosta and Charles Wallace Jr. His body was recovered. Ronald's religion was Methodist. Ronald's name is listed on Panel 34E --- Line 73 of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. "Rest In Peace Wayne You Are Missed By All Who Knew You"

Honors Ronald Baker served his Country and Flag with Courage and Bravery. His acts of Gallantry to his Men and Country earned him the following awards: National Defence Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Campaign Ribbon Good Conduct Medal The Republic of Vietnam, Military Merit Medal The Republic of Vietnam, Gallentry Cross with Palm

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