BAKER AVERY R

CW2 Avery "HighFly27" R. Baker was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/02/2026 at the age of 77.7
Huntingdon, PA
Flight Classes 70-21 and 70-25
Date of Birth 10/15/1948
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with C/7/1 CAV in 70-71
Call sign in Vietnam COMANCHE 27
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More detail on this person: Avery Ronald Baker, Jr., age 77 of Bonifay, Florida passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at his home in Bonifay. Born Friday, October 15, 1948 in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Avery Ronald Baker, Sr. and the late Betty Louise Stake Baker. Surviving are son, Avery Baker of Bonifay, FL. Mr. Baker proudly served as a helicopter pilot in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and later retired from the Army after a distinguished military career. Interment will be in Russellville Methodist Cemetery, Huntingdon, PA.

Burial information: Russellville Methodist Cemetery, Huntingdon, PA.

This information was last updated 08/01/2026

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Date posted on this site: 10/11/2026