After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold ...

A 100-year-old Southeast Texas World War II vet was honored with new medals after ... Japanese and the Germans and prevailed and gave us the country we have today," Babin said.

Vernon Baker is among the seven Black American troops to receive the Medal of Honor for their actions during WWII. (DOD) In 1997, after being denied the award for more than 50 years due to ...