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Boxes of Christmas presents were found strewn on a hilltop in Korea after the crash that took Frank's life.
Francis Roallen Gfroerer was born in Watsonville, California on January 26, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Gfroerer. Frank, as he chose to…
Francis Roallen Gfroerer was born in Watsonville, California on January 26, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Gfroerer. Frank, as he chose to…
"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…
The life of a Bronze Medal recipient ended at the rear of a lumber truck.
Clarence Edward McElroy, the son of Morris and Nellie (Wilheit) McElroy, was born in Texas on September 4, 1932. In addition to Clarence, the McElroy's had two daughters,…
Clarence Edward McElroy, the son of Morris and Nellie (Wilheit) McElroy, was born in Texas on September 4, 1932. In addition to Clarence, the McElroy's had two daughters,…
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…
Donald's navy leave was permanently cancelled by a crash on Highway 9.
Donald Eugene Folk was born in Lemoore, King County, California, on January 13, 1931, to Cecil W. and Viola Folk. At a later date the Folks moved to Santa Cruz County with…
Donald Eugene Folk was born in Lemoore, King County, California, on January 13, 1931, to Cecil W. and Viola Folk. At a later date the Folks moved to Santa Cruz County with…
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…
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…
"No Longer a Forgotten Warrior."
Leslie Wayne Lear was born on March 20, 1925 in Santa Cruz, California, to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie I. Lear. He and his sister Barbara attended local elementary schools and in 1939, he entered Santa Cruz High School.…
Leslie Wayne Lear was born on March 20, 1925 in Santa Cruz, California, to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie I. Lear. He and his sister Barbara attended local elementary schools and in 1939, he entered Santa Cruz High School.…
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…
"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…
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,…