Baker, James A., 1906-
James Adolph Baker, M.D. was born in Gaston, Oregon, on June 4, 1906. He rose to the rank of Major in the National Guard of the Medical Corps, US Army. He served in World War II in the East Indies, Papua, Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea and Leyte as Medical Officer, General Duty, in the SWPA (South West Pacific Area) infantry division as Battalion Surgeon. He completed 1 year and 2 months in continental service at Brooke General Hospital, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in surgical service and in orthopedic service at Madigan General Hospital at Fort Lewis, Washington, as well as 2 years and 5 months in Foreign Service. He was awarded 6 Bronze Stars and a WWII Victory Medal. Baker received a B.A. from Pacific University in 1929. He also attended the University of Oregon, during the school year 1929-1930, but did not receive a degree. He matriculated in 1930 at Marquette University School of Medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he received his M.D., graduating in 1934. He served at New York Polyclinic Hospital as rotating intern from 1934-1936, and was surgical chief resident, 1937-1940. He entered general practice in 1940 in Aberdeen, Washington, as a physician and surgeon and had a very busy industrial practice. He was on the staff of Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Aberdeen, Washington, and St. Joseph Hospital, also in Washington State. He was also a contract physician and surgeon for the US Public Health Service.
From the description of James A. Baker collection, 1930-1977 (bulk 1938-1966). [1930-1977]. (Oregon Health & Science University Library). WorldCat record id: 123232123
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