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Headstone of Robert J. Baker

Robert J. Baker

Died October 2, 1948

Robert J. Baker.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Officer Robert Baker was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver at Shelby and Calhoun streets. The suspect was later apprehended, convicted of manslaughter, and sentenced to three years in prison. Officer Baker was a United States Army Air Corps WWII veteran and had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for one year.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and mother.
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Service Record
Also Served
Indianapolis Police Department
Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 45W · Line 1 cut as ROBERT J BAKER
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Officer Baker gave the Indianapolis Police Department 1 year.

Thank you for your service to the Indianapolis community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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