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Russell had to wait until 1948 for a return trip home.
Russell C. Barnes was born in California on October 12, 1906, to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barnes and spent his youth in Santa Cruz along with his brother Floyd and a sister. He attended local…
Russell C. Barnes was born in California on October 12, 1906, to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barnes and spent his youth in Santa Cruz along with his brother Floyd and a sister. He attended local…
A posthumous award for "heroic or meritorious achievement in combat" was the last gift that a young lieutenant was able to leave his family.
Kenneth F. Kretsinger was born in Berkeley, California, September 9, 1917, to George and Ethel…
Kenneth F. Kretsinger was born in Berkeley, California, September 9, 1917, to George and Ethel…
A county supervisor's son went to war and ended his life as a prisoner of war.
Arthur W. Pinkham was born on January 27, 1919, in San Francisco, California, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Pinkham. The Pinkhams subsequently moved to Davenport in Santa…
Arthur W. Pinkham was born on January 27, 1919, in San Francisco, California, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Pinkham. The Pinkhams subsequently moved to Davenport in Santa…
A heart attack failed to prevent Dayton from helping GIs with malaria.
Dayton F. Hornor was born in Tulare County, California, on April 19, 1911, to Dr. D. H. and Mary Hornor. In addition to Dayton, the family included his brothers David, Ralph…
Dayton F. Hornor was born in Tulare County, California, on April 19, 1911, to Dr. D. H. and Mary Hornor. In addition to Dayton, the family included his brothers David, Ralph…
Albert G. Wackermann was born on August 7, 1915, in San Francisco, California, to Theodore and Delia Wackermann. The family also consisted of another son Theodore Jr. and daughters Bertha and Adelene. Theodore later moved his family to Santa Cruz…
While floating in the South Pacific, John held on to his father's bible as long as possible.
John Earle McCombs Jr. was born on March 11, 1922, in Santa Clara County, California, to Mr. and Mrs. John McCombs. John and his brother, Claude,…
John Earle McCombs Jr. was born on March 11, 1922, in Santa Clara County, California, to Mr. and Mrs. John McCombs. John and his brother, Claude,…
John possessed a strong heart for others, but a weak heart for himself.
John Harold Busby was born on December 13, 1913, in Meridian, Idaho, to John and Clara Busby. At a very early age, he came to Santa Cruz where his father found work as a…
John Harold Busby was born on December 13, 1913, in Meridian, Idaho, to John and Clara Busby. At a very early age, he came to Santa Cruz where his father found work as a…
Olson's relationship with Santa Cruz County was minimal. He is included in this book edition because of his listing in the Santa Cruz Sentinel May 31, 1945, Honor Roll.
Information regarding George Olson's family, birth and early life have not…
Information regarding George Olson's family, birth and early life have not…
Joseph D. Sosbee's relationship with Santa Cruz County was minimal. He is included in this book because of his listing in the Santa Cruz Sentinel May 31,1945, Honor Roll.
The US Census of 1920 indicates that he was born in Arkansas (possibly…
The US Census of 1920 indicates that he was born in Arkansas (possibly…
A misstep and a splash from a gas can united to end the life of a marine cook.
Arthur Raymond Brown was born on August 29, 1923, in Santa Cruz to Raymond and Alice Brown. He had six sisters to watch over him during his formative years. He attended…
Arthur Raymond Brown was born on August 29, 1923, in Santa Cruz to Raymond and Alice Brown. He had six sisters to watch over him during his formative years. He attended…