Why did Vernon J. Baker have to wait until 1997 to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II?

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Kallie Burgess

13 October, 11:47

Why did Vernon J. Baker have to wait until 1997 to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II?

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The medal of honour is considered to be one of the highest awards a member of the US Army would likely receive due to his or her contributions in the course of a war. In addition, Vernon J. Baker was among the brave African-American soldiers who fought the second world war to receive it which was delayed for there was a lack of evidence to support his case.