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School children in Soquel today are reminded of Evan as they have a snack under the shade of trees dedicated to him and Fay Wyman.

Evan Sturgeon Marlin was born on October. 12, 1896, to Abraham and Abbie Sturgeon Marlin in the small Merced County…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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"Roy" was unable to send home his promised gifts for everyone.

Charles L. Garretty, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Garretty, was born in Santa Cruz, California on November 2, 1893. Charles, who soon acquired the nickname "Roy," resided in the…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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A Davenport Greek went "Over There" to support his two brothers in the Greek army.

Manuel S. Christodoulon was born on the Greek Island of Samos in August 1887 and came to the United States about 1912. Upon arrival he joined two of his brothers,…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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Dentistry and poetry came to an end for a dedicated young officer from Santa Cruz.

Vance Wilbur Bliss, the youngest of the four children of Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Bliss, was born in Santa Cruz, California, on June 13, 1889. Young Vance was educated…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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The Christmas Eve story of their Joseph was far different from that of Joseph in the manger for Aptos school children in 1918.

Joseph R. Pasha was born in Santa Cruz County on February 14, 1898. His mother's name was Louisa. The 1910 Census…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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After having been struck in the face by a piece of shrapnel, Al wanted a "crack at the Huns."

Albert A. Robrecht was born in August 1896, in Louisiana, to John and Mary Rosalie Robrecht. Joining him in the family were brothers John and Gustavus…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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Farming failed to earn Louis an exemption, and influenza gave him an unwanted one.

Louis Davis Chaney was born on September 18, 1889, in Dunstable, Massachusetts, to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Chaney. It has not been established when Louis arrived in…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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Ernest was a naval reservist who contracted his life-ending flu while serving in the army.

Ernest Joseph Soria was born in Santa Cruz on March 7, 1892, to Petronillo and Anna Soria, a family descended from early Californio settlers. Also included…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

A newspaper heading "Dies at Camp Bowie" announced the end of a former local clerk.

Charles Henry Pappassi was born April 13, 1889, in Santa Cruz, California, to Paul and Martha Pappassi. Paul was an orchardist who, with his wife, two sons and…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

Pearl Turner was the only Santa Cruz County woman, serving in the armed forces, to have died during World War I.

Mary Pearl Turner was born in California about 1892 to Harry and Sarah Turner. Sometime between 1900 and 1910 Pearl, along with her…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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