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A Santa Cruzan who served with the Canadian Army was a different brand of doughboy.
Joel Gaba, the son of Mark and Annie Gaba, was born on August 20, 1880, in South Norwalk, Connecticut. During their stay in Santa Cruz, the Gaba family resided on…
Joel Gaba, the son of Mark and Annie Gaba, was born on August 20, 1880, in South Norwalk, Connecticut. During their stay in Santa Cruz, the Gaba family resided on…
A Soquel youth, with intense spirit and high ideals, gave up his education to support his mother and surrendered his life to his country.
Bernard Pillsbury was born about 1900 and was descended from New England stock. His family originated in…
Bernard Pillsbury was born about 1900 and was descended from New England stock. His family originated in…
"Put me among the girls" was Norton Pratt's request accompanying his photo in the 1914 Santa Cruz High School Trident yearbook.
Norton Pratt was born about 1896; however, details pertaining to his early life have not surfaced. He spent part of…
Norton Pratt was born about 1896; however, details pertaining to his early life have not surfaced. He spent part of…
Silas was overlooked when memorial plaques were erected in Santa Cruz County.
Silas Totten was born May 10, 1897, in Aromas, California, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Totten. The Tottens resided in the Pajaro Valley with their children, Flora,…
Silas Totten was born May 10, 1897, in Aromas, California, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Totten. The Tottens resided in the Pajaro Valley with their children, Flora,…
Joe was too young for the draft, but old enough to become a multi-battle combat survivor.
Joseph S. Rebeiro was born about 1898 and is believed to have been a Pajaro Valley resident for most of his life. He was one of the four children of Mr. and…
Joseph S. Rebeiro was born about 1898 and is believed to have been a Pajaro Valley resident for most of his life. He was one of the four children of Mr. and…
County veterans declared a cadet awaiting an active duty commission to be one of them.
William Ambrose Sullivan was born May 23, 1900, in Wisconsin to Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Sullivan. At an early age he accompanied his family to Santa Cruz County…
William Ambrose Sullivan was born May 23, 1900, in Wisconsin to Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Sullivan. At an early age he accompanied his family to Santa Cruz County…
A Watsonville business school graduate made an unwelcome contract with the flu.
Lester Frank Rowe was born on October 6, 1897, in Redwood City, California, to Frank and Bertie Francis Rowe. The family moved to the Pajaro Valley while Lester was…
Lester Frank Rowe was born on October 6, 1897, in Redwood City, California, to Frank and Bertie Francis Rowe. The family moved to the Pajaro Valley while Lester was…
"My daddy is going to shoot the Kaiser. When I grow up I am going to shoot Kaisers too," declared Leon Luther Clarke Jr.
Leon Luther Clarke was born about 1884 in Illinois. Census records indicate that his parents were also natives of that state,…
Leon Luther Clarke was born about 1884 in Illinois. Census records indicate that his parents were also natives of that state,…
On the day that World War I ended Reuben breathed his final breath.
Reuben Silva was born on November 9, 1896, in Watsonville, California, to Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Silva. The Silvas' other children included sons George, Herbert, John, Royal and…
Reuben Silva was born on November 9, 1896, in Watsonville, California, to Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Silva. The Silvas' other children included sons George, Herbert, John, Royal and…