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John Leroy Backus Veteran

Birth: 25 Mar 1922
Death: 15 Feb 1992 (aged 69)
Burial: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery

Clifton, Bosque County, Texas, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID: 23549017 View Source

World War II veteran with duty in the Pacific theate.He attained the rank of sergeant,and was highly decorated.Uncle John was a loving husband to my aunt Jo, father,son,grandfather,brother,and uncle. He was one of life's true champions. Always caring deeply for those around him without complaint. One of life's last true knights.Rest in peace Uncle John.

World War II veteran with duty in the Pacific theate.He attained the rank of sergeant,and was highly decorated.Uncle John was a loving husband to my aunt Jo, father,son,grandfather,brother,and uncle. He was one of life's true champions. Always caring deeply for those around him without complaint. One of life's last true knights.Rest in peace Uncle John.

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* A very special THANK YOU to F.A.G. member TRISHA for taking time to take and post the photo of Uncle John's headstone.

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Josephine Mary Bartucci Backus

1935–1994

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Maintained by: Jennifer
Originally Created by: BlueGhost SCPO,USN Ret
Added: Dec 25, 2007
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Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23549017/john_leroy-backus: accessed ), memorial page for John Leroy Backus (25 Mar 1922–15 Feb 1992), Find a Grave Memorial ID 23549017, citing Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Clifton, Bosque County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Jennifer (contributor 50109141).

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