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"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…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
"Another Watsonville Man Wounded, Army Casualty List Shows," noted the local press.
Gilbert L. Martin was born in 1924 to Mr. and Mrs. James Martin of Wilson, Oklahoma. Gilbert was raised and educated in that community prior to enlisting in the…
Gilbert L. Martin was born in 1924 to Mr. and Mrs. James Martin of Wilson, Oklahoma. Gilbert was raised and educated in that community prior to enlisting in the…
George couldn't get the army out of his blood until Korea, where he lost his blood.
George Ashton was born on February 9, 1914, in New Mexico, to Mr. and Mrs. George Ashton. He remained in that state with his parents and brother during his…
George Ashton was born on February 9, 1914, in New Mexico, to Mr. and Mrs. George Ashton. He remained in that state with his parents and brother during his…
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,…