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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Oscar V. Backus

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Eagle Pass, Texas

Honored By

U.J. Backus

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED OCTOBER, 1940. SERVED WITH HIS OLDER BROTHER, ARTHUR, IN 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION, 9TH REGIMENT. KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON 3 JULY, 1944 IN FRANCE WHILE ON PATROL IN ENEMY TERRITORY.