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As the American infantry and cavalry moved into position for the assault on San Juan and Kettle Hills near Santiago, Cuba, Sergeant Major Baker took cover from the enemy fire on the far side of the crossing point known as "Bloody Ford". When Baker's commander, Colonel T.A. Baldwin was knocked from his horse and wounded by enemy fire, Bell ran to rescue him but was ordered back when Baldwin shouted, "I'm alright. Get back and rally the men." Returning to his position, Baker heard screams from the river and turned to see Private Marshall, one of his soldiers, had been wounded and fallen into the river where he was being dragged down by his heavy pack. Ignoring the heavy rain of enemy fire around him, including one shell that passed "so close I could feel the heat", Baker ran to rescue his soldier. Wounded twice in the arm, Baker ignored his pain and continued until he had rescued his soldier from drowning, and pulled him to safety. He then removed Private Marshall for treatment, while ignoring his own wounds to return to the battle.
Photos Courtesy of his Great-Great-Grandson Scot Milholand
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