Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger and State Senator Rusty Crowe honored Korean War Veteran, Sergeant James Lee Baker, Monday.
They presented Baker, 93, with awards from the state and federal government. Baker was never awarded for the injuries he sustained during his time in the war. While on six-man patrol in No Man’s Valley, Korea, Baker’s right leg was hit with shrapnel, and he suffered extensive injures.
“All at once, there was a big bang and something hit me in the right leg,” said Baker. “I had to tough it out but finally made it back to the line. The medic removed the shrapnel and dressed my leg there in the field. I went back to the six-man patrol but can’t remember how long I was out.”
Baker, who is also a Science Hill High School alum, recalled that he lost his Science Hill class ring on the battlefield.
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