Captain Backus was a member of the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On May 22, 1967, he was the weapons systems officer of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4C) on a mission near Nam Dinh, North Vietnam when his aircraft was struck by enemy fire and crashed. His remains were not recovered.
How do you begin a tribute to honor a perfect person and a perfect son? I may be biased but I find very few people with the following qualities. Smart, personable, kind, compassionate, talented, handsome, generous, loyal, strong, and responsible.
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KIA: WWII: US NAVY, Chief Machinists Mate Loyal Irving Mattis, Born: 20 Jan 1921, Enlistment: 26 Jan 1939, Died: 1 Nov 1944, on USS Anderson, Cabalian Bay, Philippines, Buried: Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, Flint, Michigan.
MUSTER ROLLS: 16 May 1939 Trans to USS Anderson.
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Air Medal
Pat is a true American Hero. He loved his family and his country. He will always be an inspiration to all that know him!
Even though you died in World War II before I was born, I love you. My grandpa was your brother & I knew you through him. Thank you for protecting us!
James you are missed so much . I will always love you and NEVER FORGET you. You were my best friend my buddy ❤
Youngest brother Larry made a new display in honor of Mike so everything was in the correct order according to our Armed Forces regulations of presentation.
Burial: St James, France
Walter Thull was from Stearns County MN
Born Dec 18, 1923, Sauk Centre MN
Parents Mathias F. Thull and Mary Catherine Pflipsen Thull.
Died Sep 8, 1944 in action in France during WWII.
About Walter A Thull: Pvt No. 37581562
WALTER A. THU...
Jason loved life, Lisa, and his family. He went to Iraq believing he was fighting for freedom for everyone at home.
SGT Brian K. Baker 2/14 Infantry Ft. Drum, NY KIA 7NOV2004
Delivered Cheyenne 26/6/43; Kearney 12/7/43; Dow Field 16/7/43; Assigned 550BS/385BG [SG-K] Great Ashfield 21/7/43; detailed Bordeaux 16/9/43 with John Schley, Co-pilot: John Baum, Navigator: John Ellingsen, Bombardier: Earl Bates, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Walter Roth, Radio Operator: J...