March 17, 1910 – Unknown
Joseph Backes
Personal Information
Birthplace: Wakefield, KS
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: Nov 20, 1942
Highest Rank: Cpl.
Military Honors: Purple Heart
Honored By: The Dickinson County Heritage Center and The Eisenhower Foundation
Biography
Joseph Backes was born in Wakefield, KS. and was inducted into the Army November 20, 1942. He was wounded while serving in Europe.
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