USS Indianapolis CA-35
William Marvin Baker Jr. - Lost At Sea

Name: William Marvin Baker Jr.
Lost at Sea William Marvin BAKER Jr. Rank / Rating: EM2-Electrician's Mate Second Class
Service #: 841 21 69
DOB: Jun 14, 1923
From: Baytown, TX
Parents:
Went Aboard: Apr 29, 1943
Age When Ship Went Down: 22 years, 1 months, 16 days
Spouse: June Frances Baker
Children:
Grandchildren:
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Bio Last Updated: May 24, 2026

Lost at Sea William Marvin BAKER Jr.
William M. BAKER Jr.
Front of Draft Card for LAS William Marvin BAKER Jr.
Back of Draft Card for LAS William Marvin BAKER Jr.
Source Credits
Photo "My Great Uncle" from the Facebook post of Bonnie Baker Greenough on Mar 31, 2026. The Austin American, (TX), Sun, Oct 19, 1945, p. 7; citing names of 13 Texans KIA. The Daily Sun (Goose Creek,Texas), Tue, May 8, 1945, Vol. 27, No. 279, p. 3; citing William M. Baker, Jr. and brother serving in Navy. The Houston Post (TX), Thur, Oct 18, 1945, P. 16; citing W. M. Baker, Jr., Declared Dead
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