Edward Lee Baker, Jr.
Born: December 28, 1865 at Platte River, Wyoming
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Date of Issue: July 3, 1902
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Major Edward Lee Baker, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 July 1898, while serving with 10th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Santiago, Cuba. Sergeant Major Baker left cover and, under fire, rescued a wounded comrade from drowning.
