Brigadier General Baker Utility Uniform

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Uniform is of the mid 1956 period.
U.S. Army, 1963 Pattern, Green Shade 107, Cotton Santeen, Utility Shirt.
Belonged to a Engineer Corps., Brigadier General (i.e.: a 1 Star General), named: "Russell C. Baker".

In 1932 2nd Lieutenant in the Engineer Reserve Corps. Active duty in 1942. Assignments included Chief, Executive Division, and Assistant Engineer to Headquarters 6th Army in the Southwest Pacific Theater Of Operations. Released from active duty in 1946. Baker's Reserve assignments included service in the 411th Engineer Brigade as Construction Engineer and Executive Officer. In 1951 assigned to the 412th Engineer Brigade as Executive Officer. On May 11th of 1960 promoted to Brigadier General and as the Commanding General of the 412th Engineer Brigade.

General Baker was awarded several awards and medals, including:

Bronze Star

Legion of Merit

W.W.II Victory Medal

Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal

Sewn to his upper left sleeve is a round shaped cloth patch for service in the 4th Corps.

Grouping Includes:

OG-107 Utility shirt uniform

OG-107 Utility trousers

Pants belt and buckle*

1 document*

1 pair boots*

1 pair socks*

General's Garrison Cap*

*Added item to grouping