A Tribute in Honor of:

Unsung Heroes of WWII

This page is dedicated to my mother and father The generation who fought to preserve our freedom, both at home and abroad, and for world peace during WWII should always be remembered. The names appearing in the Honor Roll below are my father's, all his brothers, and my mother's only brother, Leo Rodriguez. Albert K. Garza was the father of my childhood neighborhood friends. email me

My father, Arthur Backus, served in the 2nd Infantry Division from 1941 to 1945. He participated in the liberation of France and landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day+1. He was wounded at St-Lo on July 28, 1944 and returned to England to recuperate before returning to duty. My beloved mother, Amparo, was by his side all the way if only in spirit. They were married on November 3, 1942 at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas. This picture was taken in July, 1943 at Tomah, Wisconsin where my father was stationed at Camp McCoy for training. Links: WWII Memorial D-Day/WWII Museum 2nd Infantry Division Short history of 2nd Division 9th Infantry Regiment "Manchu" Memorial Day song 29 May 2006

Honor Roll Sgt. Arthur W. Backus PFC Oscar V. Backus PFC Edward Backus Charles Backus Joseph Backus Leo Rodriguez Tech. 5 Albert K. Garza