![]() ![]() Matt volunteered for the paratroopers and trained at Fort Benning, Georgia. Unfortunately, George broke his leg in basic training and was put into another training class. They went through basic training together and both wanted to join the paratroopers. Matt then took the Colt M1911 pistol back from his father, and took it to war with him.Īfter the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Matt and George volunteered for the newly activated airborne divisions of the United States Army. ![]() They both graduated from high school in 1941 and enlisted in the US Army on June 9th 1942, the day after they graduated from high school. When Matt was at High School, he became close friends with George Risner. ![]() Louis, Missouri during the Great Depression. ![]() Matt only communicated with his father on rare visits and through letters. Julia came from a wealthy family and military life did not agree with her, so Matt had to give it back to his father.Ĭolonel Joseph Baker continued to be assigned around the US Army posts in the US, Panama, and China. On the day he left, Joseph presented Matt with a custom made, nickel plated, Colt M1911 inscribed "To Matthew: Brothers in Arms". Matthew Baker was the son of Colonel Joseph and Julia Baker and was born in Fort Benning, Georgia on February 22, 1921. ![]()
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