World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Willard 'Will' Backstrom
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Newton, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Colonial Dames of 17th Century
He was a member of the 168th Infantry,34th Division and was awarded the Purple Heart, Distinguished Unit Badge, Good Conduct Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal with four bronze stars.