African American. Alaska Highway. Company D. Born: 1 December 1922, Cherry, Washington County, NC. Died: 25 October 2013, Philadelphia, PA. Enlisted: 29 March 1941, Ft. Bragg, NC.
Education: grammar School. Civilian occupation: general farming. His mother was Josephine Baum and his father was James E. Baum. His brother, Iva “Ike” Baum was a US Navy Veteran and a master barber for over 40 years.
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