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Compiled, and with an introduction, by Phil Reader
Includes a photograph of Camp Capitola.
A "Battle Baby" from Watsonville became the county's first death in the Battle of the Bulge.
Vincent Peter Spikula was born in Watsonville, California, on March 4, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. Martin V. Spikula. The Spikula family also included…
Vincent Peter Spikula was born in Watsonville, California, on March 4, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. Martin V. Spikula. The Spikula family also included…
A fellow soldier, Fred Owens, tells this story of Vincent's final battle, "Company Commander Forrest said, 'Who you got KIA?' I said, 'Locatelli.' Forrest said, 'Shit.' Locatelli was the youngest guy in the company."
Vincent Locatelli was born in…
Vincent Locatelli was born in…
Canada sent Watsonville one of her native sons to join the famous Salinas tank company.
Victor L. Gosney was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, in July 1917, to Alfred and Jennie Gosney. The Gosney family also included another son and…
Victor L. Gosney was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, in July 1917, to Alfred and Jennie Gosney. The Gosney family also included another son and…
A Silver Star awaited Katsu on Mt. Fologorita.
Victor Katsu Hada was born on July 22, 1921, to Mr. and Mrs. Karoku Hada in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Hada family, which also included another son Susumu, moved to Watsonville, California, where…
Victor Katsu Hada was born on July 22, 1921, to Mr. and Mrs. Karoku Hada in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Hada family, which also included another son Susumu, moved to Watsonville, California, where…
Vic's life was stopped short by his own machine gun.
Victor Hubert Handley, a descendent of one of the city's older families, was born in Santa Cruz, California, on April 12, 1888. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Handley, had been early settlers…
Victor Hubert Handley, a descendent of one of the city's older families, was born in Santa Cruz, California, on April 12, 1888. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Handley, had been early settlers…
Victor awaited the time when he could replace his Marine Corps uniform for one of policeman blue.
Victor A. Gonzalez was born on December 29, 1984, in Salinas, California, to Sergio and Amalia Gonzalez. The Gonzalez family, which also included…
Victor A. Gonzalez was born on December 29, 1984, in Salinas, California, to Sergio and Amalia Gonzalez. The Gonzalez family, which also included…