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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert A. Backstrom

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Somerville, Massachusetts

Honored By

Nancy M. Backstrom

Relationship

Daughter-in-law

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE ARMY AIR CORPS IN 1942. AIRPLANE MECHANIC ASSIGNED TO VARIOUS BASES IN THE U.S AND THEN ENDED UP IN TINIAN. WORKED ON THE B-29 STRATOFORTRESS KNOWN AS THE 'LITTLE GIANT.' WITNESSED THE ENOLA GAY TAKING OFF ON ITS HISTORIC MISSION.