World War II Honoree

Roy C. Backstrom

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Duluth, Minnesota

Honored By

Kathy Lyons

Relationship

Daughter

VOSGES MOUNTAINS, WOUNDED IN ACTION ON NOVEMBER 23, 1944 AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE SERVICE STAR; SIEGFRIED LINE, AWARDED THE BRONZE SERVICE STAR. CENTRAL GERMANY, AWARDED THE BRONZE SERVICE STAR. SUPERVISED THE OPERATIONS OF 60MM MORTAR; SERVED 13 MONTHS IN EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. AWARDED TWO BATTLE STARS, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, PURPLE HEART AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.