World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard M. Backensto
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Mr. Don Riegel
Relationship
Nephew
ON USS MCKEAN ON WAY TO BOUGAINVILLE, SUNK NOVEMBER 6. LANDED AT BOUGAINVILLE AFTER HOSPITAL STAY. LANDED AT GUAM H PLUS 30 MINUTES, WOUNDED SECOND TIME THERE.