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Guy returned to a home in Watsonville, but it was far different from the one he had left.
Guy Smith Read Jr. was born to Guy and Marie Read in 1921. The location of his birth or information regarding his early life has not been found. He had at…
Guy Smith Read Jr. was born to Guy and Marie Read in 1921. The location of his birth or information regarding his early life has not been found. He had at…
Included on the Watsonville High School Korean War Memorial Plaque is the name of Harold Mignola. While his death occurred three months prior to the beginning of hostilities in Korea, it is felt that 90 days should not diminish the intent of his high…
"Mom, I might as well give you the straight scoop on things so that if you do worry it will be for something," Harvey wrote to his mother.
Harvey Franklin Levine was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 30, 1932, to Charles and Rose Levine. In…
Harvey Franklin Levine was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 30, 1932, to Charles and Rose Levine. In…
Sullivan wrote his mother after being wounded, "Not to worry, I'll be home by Christmas."
James C. Sullivan, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Sullivan, was born in Arizona in 1932. The family later relocated to Fresno in 1943, where he…
James C. Sullivan, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Sullivan, was born in Arizona in 1932. The family later relocated to Fresno in 1943, where he…
A "Flying Box Car" ended James' eight-day leave in Japan, his tour in Korea and his life.
James N. Crouch Jr. was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. James N. Crouch, who were natives of the Aromas area of the Pajaro Valley. He was born in Santa Cruz…
James N. Crouch Jr. was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. James N. Crouch, who were natives of the Aromas area of the Pajaro Valley. He was born in Santa Cruz…
Folks in the Pajaro Valley opened their daily paper on December 6, 1950, to read the news "San Juan Road Soldier killed in Korean War."
Jesse C. Jackson was born in 1927 to Mrs. Nobie Jackson. Jesse grew up in a rural San Juan Road residence and…
Jesse C. Jackson was born in 1927 to Mrs. Nobie Jackson. Jesse grew up in a rural San Juan Road residence and…
"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…
Jesse was one battle short of a rotation home.
Joseph Jesse Fugate was born in Fresno, California, on December 24, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Archie B. Fugate. The Fugate family also included a son Edward and a daughter Grace. He and his siblings were…
Joseph Jesse Fugate was born in Fresno, California, on December 24, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Archie B. Fugate. The Fugate family also included a son Edward and a daughter Grace. He and his siblings were…
"Son of Local Woman Listed as Casualty" noted the Santa Cruz Sentinel article.
Jules Augustus Riche was born to Mrs. Rose C. Riche in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 14, 1923. No additional information regarding his father, siblings or early life…
Jules Augustus Riche was born to Mrs. Rose C. Riche in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 14, 1923. No additional information regarding his father, siblings or early life…
No other Santa Cruz County war casualty equals Karl Polifka in national recognition.
Karl Lewis Polifka entered the world in Blessing, Texas, on December 1, 1910. He was the son of Charles and Pauline Polifka, who had moved to South Texas from…
Karl Lewis Polifka entered the world in Blessing, Texas, on December 1, 1910. He was the son of Charles and Pauline Polifka, who had moved to South Texas from…