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A Santa Cruz park named in his honor reminds the community of John Franks.
John David Franks, one of the seven children of W. T. and Marguerite Franks, was born on February 26, 1925 in Spokane, Washington. His brothers Charles, William, Steven…
John David Franks, one of the seven children of W. T. and Marguerite Franks, was born on February 26, 1925 in Spokane, Washington. His brothers Charles, William, Steven…
When Washington Post Staff Writer Bill Turque was walking near the Vietnam Wall on Memorial Day 2006, he spotted a letter written by a thirteen year old California boy that had been placed in Panel 61, Row 20, addressed to James Everett Bell. It…
Jack McKinnon's life in Santa Cruz County, California, remains a mystery. He was born on March 9, 1948, in Santa Cruz; however no record of his family, formative years or life in the county has been located.
During the early part of 1967,…
During the early part of 1967,…
Jack's productive life unraveled with only thirty days remaining in his Vietnam tour.
Jack William Marlowe was born to James and Patricia Marlowe on May 1, 1946. Along with brothers James and Jay, he was raised and attended school in nearby…
Jack William Marlowe was born to James and Patricia Marlowe on May 1, 1946. Along with brothers James and Jay, he was raised and attended school in nearby…
"This man was a very gentle man. His sense of humor kept our hearts light when they would otherwise be very heavy," recalled Michael Siddall.
Hildefonso M. Ramirez was born on June 28, 1942, in Big Springs, Texas, to Mr. and Mrs. Federico…
Hildefonso M. Ramirez was born on June 28, 1942, in Big Springs, Texas, to Mr. and Mrs. Federico…
Hervey M. Goold was born in Concord, California on May 11, 1945, to James J. and Helen E. Goold. The Goold family also included another son, James. Later the family moved to Watsonville where Hervey was educated in local schools. He enrolled in…
Santa Cruz County's first war casualty of the Vietnam War period was not from Santa Cruz County, was not a war casualty, nor did his death occur in Vietnam, yet Watsonville designated him as one of its own. On March 23, 1965, the Watsonville…
Harold was a corpsman who watched out for his marines during the attack on Da Nang.
Harold Alvin Bird was born to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice A. Bird on August 5, 1943, in Clymer, New York. He and his brothers, Maurice Jr., Eugene and John, joined their…
Harold Alvin Bird was born to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice A. Bird on August 5, 1943, in Clymer, New York. He and his brothers, Maurice Jr., Eugene and John, joined their…
George went to war with a wealth of life experiences and left them in Vietnam.
George Walter Skakel entered the world on January 12, 1946, in Moab, Utah. The names of his parents or details relating to his formative years have not surfaced. The…
George Walter Skakel entered the world on January 12, 1946, in Moab, Utah. The names of his parents or details relating to his formative years have not surfaced. The…
George Naylor Penniman II, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John K. Penniman, was born February 9, 1946, in Santa Cruz California, a third generation Santa Cruzan. His early years were spent growing up in Santa Cruz; however, when his father accepted a…