Sgt Ronald Wayne Baker
Born: June 16, 1970 in Searcy, Arkansas
Died: October 13th in Landstuhl, Germany
Spc. Ronald W. Baker of Cabot, Arkansas is the son of Carolyn and Wayne Baker. He and his father owned a gun shop together back in Arkansas. Ronald enjoyed shooting rifles, hunting, and working on cars. He also enjoyed playing pranks on his friends. Ronald enlisted in the Arkansas Army National Guard after the events of September 11th in October of 2001. He joined as a medical supply clerk and he loved his job. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant. His Awards and Decorations include, the Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expedition Medal, and The Purple Heart. In addition to his parents, he leaves his wife, JoAnn a daughter, Alexis, a brother, Chris and a sister Kim. He died at age 34 in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained Oct. 7th when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol vehicle in Taji, Iraq.
Army
National Guard
39th Support Battalion
Lonoke, Arkansas
Burial is at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas – Sec L Site 40
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