World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edwin Richard Backstrom
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Des Moines, Iowa
Honored By
Marie O'Brien
Relationship
Daughter-in-law
SERVED ON USS LCI(L) 735 GUNBOAT AND USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT AIRCRAFT CARRIER. RECEIVED WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 STAR, AND AMERICAN THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL.