 Vernon Baker was the only living recipient—the other six men had been killed in action or died in the intervening years.Two African Americans received the Medal of Honor for action in the Korean War, both were soldiers of the 24th Infantry Regiment.Despite a 1948 Executive Order commanding the integration of the military, segregated units persisted until 1954; the 24th Infantry was one of the last remaining all-black regiments, and these two men were the last African Americans to receive the Medal of Honor for actions while serving in a segregated unit.