Soldier Details
Division:
Army
,
Highest Rank:
Cpl.Theater of Operation:
European
Served:
Nov 20, 1942
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.