Matthias Henry Backer jr
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Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Rear Admiral Lower Half |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
Wall | G |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 3 |
Plaque Number | 16 |
Other MEDALS-RIBBONS: Navy Achievement, American Campaign, World War I Victory, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Reserve, Navy Reserve, Robert A. Ross Award
Dr. Backer served his country with pride and honor reflecting values of our "Greatest Generation." His outstanding 40-year Naval career started as a Hospital Corpsman and culminated as a Rear Admiral, Assistant Deputy Surgeon for the Reserve.
Plaque Wall Map
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