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His "friends could hardly believe he had passed into the great beyond as they took a last look at this fine young man's face."
Arthur Edward Johnson was born in San Jose, California, on May 21, 1894, to Nels and Hannah Johnson. Along with two…
Arthur Edward Johnson was born in San Jose, California, on May 21, 1894, to Nels and Hannah Johnson. Along with two…
Reuben was a track star in high school, a skill that may have cost him his life.
Reuben Wilkinson, the eldest son of Albert and Lottie Wilkinson, was born in Los Angeles, California, on April 8, 1894. His father was a traveling salesman who moved…
Reuben Wilkinson, the eldest son of Albert and Lottie Wilkinson, was born in Los Angeles, California, on April 8, 1894. His father was a traveling salesman who moved…
Four Watsonville brothers went to France, and three returned, leaving William at Verdun.
William J. Weeks was born about 1891 in Santa Clara, California, but spent most of his life in Watsonville. Also included in the Weeks family were his…
William J. Weeks was born about 1891 in Santa Clara, California, but spent most of his life in Watsonville. Also included in the Weeks family were his…
In 1918 Ed Carr found himself back in khaki preparing "chow" for doughboys.
Edward Henry Carr was born April 2, 1888, in Santa Cruz, California, to Fred and Ellen Carr. Fred spent his formative years in the family home with brothers Fred Jr. and…
Edward Henry Carr was born April 2, 1888, in Santa Cruz, California, to Fred and Ellen Carr. Fred spent his formative years in the family home with brothers Fred Jr. and…
Long time Soquel resident Richard Nutter recalls being instructed as a boy never to violate the sanctity of a small cluster of trees at the Soquel School dedicated to Fay Wyman.
Fay Mudie Wyman was born in Soquel, California, on June 14, 1892, to…
Fay Mudie Wyman was born in Soquel, California, on June 14, 1892, to…
Ernest was a naval reservist who contracted his life-ending flu while serving in the army.
Ernest Joseph Soria was born in Santa Cruz on March 7, 1892, to Petronillo and Anna Soria, a family descended from early Californio settlers. Also included…
Ernest Joseph Soria was born in Santa Cruz on March 7, 1892, to Petronillo and Anna Soria, a family descended from early Californio settlers. Also included…
Farming failed to earn Louis an exemption, and influenza gave him an unwanted one.
Louis Davis Chaney was born on September 18, 1889, in Dunstable, Massachusetts, to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Chaney. It has not been established when Louis arrived in…
Louis Davis Chaney was born on September 18, 1889, in Dunstable, Massachusetts, to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Chaney. It has not been established when Louis arrived in…
After having been struck in the face by a piece of shrapnel, Al wanted a "crack at the Huns."
Albert A. Robrecht was born in August 1896, in Louisiana, to John and Mary Rosalie Robrecht. Joining him in the family were brothers John and Gustavus…
Albert A. Robrecht was born in August 1896, in Louisiana, to John and Mary Rosalie Robrecht. Joining him in the family were brothers John and Gustavus…