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The name Richard P. Anderson tops the memorial list of Santa Cruz High School students who lost their lives during the Korean War, yet nothing has been uncovered regarding his service record or death. The only information available is an article…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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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…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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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…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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After three tours, Richard was no stranger to Korea, but the third go round was not the best.

Richard A. Anderson was born on March 5, 1930, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Anderson. Accompanying Richard and his parents on their…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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Little information is available regarding the life of Raymond Cruz. He was born about 1934 in Watsonville to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cruz, Sr. He, along with brothers James, Juan, Inez and Robert and sisters Mercy, Beatrice and Lillie, is believed to…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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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…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

In 1952 the Ford Ord community began asking itself, "What ever happened to that young officer who helped design Stillwell Hall?" In 1953 they got their answer.

Orville W. Pierce was born in St. Clair County, Illinois, in 1916, and spent most of…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

"Aromas GI's Body Returned," noted the news article; the tug of his roots pulled him home to Iowa.

Orville D. Musick was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1930. His mother's name Gertrude.. While living in Des Moines, the family expanded to include…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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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.…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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Melvin's navy career and life ended on the streets of San Diego.

Melvin Lee Forrester was born on September 17, 1923 in Fresno California to Mr. and Mrs. Willis Forrester. When Melvin was a young boy, the Forrester family moved to the Pajaro…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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