Edward L. Baker Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetEdward L. Baker Jr.
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 28-Dec-1865
Place of Birth: Laramie County, Wyoming, United States
Date of Death: 26-Aug-1913
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Edward L. Baker Jr.
- Edward Lee Baker Jr.
- (December 28, 1865 in Laramie County, Wyoming – August 26, 1913 in Los Angeles) was an African-American United States Army Sergeant Major who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Spanish–American War.
- While under fire, he rescued a wounded soldier from drowning. He is interred in Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery, which is in Los Angeles, California.
- His grave can be found in section 3, lot 130, grave 2 SE.A notable African-American Medal of Honor recipient, Baker is also known for being the maternal grandfather of jazz saxophonist and Oscar nominee Dexter Gordon.
- He was the father of Gordon's mother, Gwendolyn Baker.
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