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Two pals joined a third buddy after serving as his pall-bearers during a Christmas holiday.
Richard James Mulholland was born in Watsonville, California, on August 26, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Mulholland. Richard spent his formative years…
Richard James Mulholland was born in Watsonville, California, on August 26, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Mulholland. Richard spent his formative years…
A World War II pilot returned with his flying skills to a navy plane that let him down.
Chester C. Johnson was born on March 19, 1921, in Santa Clara County, California, to Mr. and Mrs. Hans P. Johnson of the Springfield district of the Pajaro…
Chester C. Johnson was born on March 19, 1921, in Santa Clara County, California, to Mr. and Mrs. Hans P. Johnson of the Springfield district of the Pajaro…
"Bill Kizuka Dies at Naval Hospital" announced the Watsonville Register-Pajaronian.
Makio William "Bill" Kizuka was born in Watsonville, California, on April 22, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. T. Kizuka. His parents had emigrated from Japan and his father…
Makio William "Bill" Kizuka was born in Watsonville, California, on April 22, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. T. Kizuka. His parents had emigrated from Japan and his father…
The "Gun Wound Caused Korea Vet's Death" heading in a local news article alerted Watsonville of the death of "Tex."
Richard Allen Boyd was born on March 3, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. William E. Boyd. Also sharing the family home on Palm Avenue in…
Richard Allen Boyd was born on March 3, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. William E. Boyd. Also sharing the family home on Palm Avenue in…
Norman Richards was one of the few men in history to survive a prolonged free fall from an airplane and live to tell about it.
Norman Orin Richards was born on December 4, 1918, in Alameda County, California. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy I.…
Norman Orin Richards was born on December 4, 1918, in Alameda County, California. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy I.…
A Watsonville newspaper reported, "Leslie Monroe, 22, Former Resident Dies in Air Crash."
Leslie Glenn Monroe was born in Washington State on October 10, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Monroe. At an early age he accompanied his parents to the Pajaro…
Leslie Glenn Monroe was born in Washington State on October 10, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Monroe. At an early age he accompanied his parents to the Pajaro…
A Danish born Watsonville photographer marched off to war, never to march home.
Fred N. Petersen Jr. was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1916, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred N. Petersen, Sr. The Petersen family, which also included another son Eric,…
Fred N. Petersen Jr. was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1916, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred N. Petersen, Sr. The Petersen family, which also included another son Eric,…
"When a pilot heads his plane directly into a withering antiaircraft fire, skimming over the waves at an altitude of 30 feet, he is too busy, and to intent upon sinking his 'pickles' into the belly of an enemy ship to be scared. But after the…
Ralph George Fisher was born in Oregon on July 12, 1927. Little information regarding his parentage, place of birth or formative years has surfaced; however, his draft records indicate he was a resident of Wasco County, Oregon.
When he enlisted…
When he enlisted…