World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Alden Backhaus
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ida Grove, Iowa
Honored By
Ida Grove American Legion & Auxiliary
ENTERED MARCH 31, 1945. DISCHARGE DECEMBER 6, 1945. SERVED IN COMPANY A, 47TH ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION, BULLDOZER, HEAVY TRUCKS, CRANE. OVERSEAS TO OKINAWA. CONSTRUCTION MACHINE OPERATOR, PACIFIC THEATER.