Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Street name for veteran faces hurdle

  November 10, 2010 in Idaho on Page A6 Plans to name a street after Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker have hit a snag in North Idaho, where the decorated World War II veteran spent his final years.

• Baker family invited back to White House

    September 30, 2010 in City on Page A1 The White House hopes to make amends to the family of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker after they were turned away from a West Wing tour because of … 29

• War hero’s family blocked from White House tour

  September 29, 2010 in News, Idaho The family of World War II hero and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker was denied access to a White House tour on Saturday because Baker’s grandson was wearing … 26

• Final resting place

    September 25, 2010 in City on Page A1 ARLINGTON, Va. – A caisson drawn by seven white horses carried Vernon J. Baker to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery Friday under the solemn watch of the … 8

• Medal of Honor recipient Baker buried at Arlington

    September 24, 2010 in Nation/World, Idaho ARLINGTON, Va. – A caisson drawn by seven white horses carried Vernon J. Baker to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery today under the solemn watch of the … 1

• Donations to help widow attend WWII veteran’s burial

  August 12, 2010 in Idaho on Page A6 U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick is donating his frequent flier miles to the family of Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker so they can attend his burial at Arlington National Cemetery …

• A hero, in large and small ways

    August 1, 2010 in City on Page B1 ST. MARIES – Vernon Baker comforted a neighbor who had just lost his father and volunteered his labor to a newcomer the first time they met. He was gracious and …

• Community turns out to honor Baker

    July 31, 2010 in Idaho St. Maries, IDAHO – Vernon Baker comforted a neighbor who had just lost his father and volunteered his labor to a newcomer the first time they met. He was gracious …

• Baker memorial services scheduled

  July 17, 2010 in City on Page B1 Memorial services for Vernon Baker, a celebrated World War II veteran, will be held July 31 in his adopted hometown of St. Maries. Baker, 90, died Tuesday after a long …

• World War II hero Vernon Baker dies

    July 14, 2010 in News, City, Idaho Vernon Baker, the only living black World War II veteran to receive the Medal of Honor – the nation’s highest commendation for battlefield valor – died at his home south … 10

• Town’s flag honoring lauded

  March 12, 2010 in City on Page A8 OLYMPIA – The town of Fairfield takes the American flag seriously – arguably more seriously than any place else in the country. Thursday, the state saluted Fairfield for its 100 …

• War hero has modeled a lifetime of graciousness

  December 17, 2009 in Opinion on Page A13 During tough times, it can seem as if obstacles are too daunting to ever overcome. Inspiration, in whatever form, is in great demand, so we applaud Idaho Gov. Butch Otter’s …

• War hero gets day of his own

    December 16, 2009 in City on Page A1 Idaho Gov. Butch Otter has proclaimed Thursday will be Vernon J. Baker Day, in honor of the St. Maries resident who is the only living African-American Medal of Honor recipient … 1

• Vernon Baker to get Medal of Honor Flag

  August 3, 2007 in Idaho on Page B1 Vernon Baker, the decorated World War II veteran and St. Maries resident, will receive the Medal of Honor Flag in a public ceremony today. The Medal of Honor Flag was …

• Local veteran subject of NBC documentary

  February 24, 2006 in Idaho on Page B1 North Idaho veteran Vernon Baker is the subject of a documentary to air Sunday on NBC before the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics. Baker is one of six black …

• War hero Baker needs help in Medicare battle

  March 2, 2005 in Idaho on Page A1 People in St. Maries are fussing over Vernon Baker more than they usually dote on the World War II Medal of Honor recipient. But that’s how people react when they …