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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert D. Backus

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Jersey City, New Jersey

Honored By

Doris Backus

Relationship

Wife

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Activity During WWII

Entered the U.S. Merchant Marines at 16 years of age since his father refused to sign for him to enter the U.S. Navy. Sailed the Atlantic Seas between South America and the U.S. When he turned 17 years of age, entered the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific. At the end of the war, discharged at 19 years of age.