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STEVEN E BACKHAUS

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HONORED ON PANEL 15W, LINE 76 OF THE WALL

STEVEN EUGENE BACKHAUS

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POSTED ON 8.19.2021

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for you service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from those who knew you are very poignant. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

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POSTED ON 5.25.2020

POSTED BY: Rich Ide

My Best High School Buddy

Rest easy good friend, you are never forgotten and always loved, Thank you for your unselfish act of sacrifice. I think about the good times we had in High School often and will always remember you. Till we meet again.
Rich Ide

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POSTED ON 5.25.2020

POSTED BY: Bob Harbour

Semper Fi

Friend, gone but never forgotten. A great Marine, a better man.

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POSTED ON 10.8.2019

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Second Lieutenant Steven Eugene Backhaus, Served with Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

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POSTED ON 10.17.2016

POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

Remembered

DEAR LIEUTENANT BACKHAUS,
THANK YOU FOR BEING A MARINE BASIC INFANTRY OFFICER. SEMPER FI. PEOPLE ARE DECORATING AND PREPARING FOR HALLOWEEN. IT IS BECAUSE OF YOU WE CAN. REST IN PEACE

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