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A trek across the plains to a new life in sunny California ended in a cold damp army dispensary for Asa Anthony.
Asa Anthony was born May 22, 1842, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to George and Hannah Anthony. No information is available regarding his…
Asa Anthony was born May 22, 1842, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to George and Hannah Anthony. No information is available regarding his…
"Tillie's" great ambition was to become a pilot.
Attilio Joseph Dogliotti, the son of Bartolomeo and Maria Dogliotti, was born on November 25, 1920, in Davenport, California, and spent most of his life between Santa Cruz, Castroville and Carmel,…
Attilio Joseph Dogliotti, the son of Bartolomeo and Maria Dogliotti, was born on November 25, 1920, in Davenport, California, and spent most of his life between Santa Cruz, Castroville and Carmel,…
After three months in Vietnam, Rodriguez considered himself an "old timer."
Benito Bobo Rodriguez was born on April 1, 1948, in Blythe, California, to Bocanegra and Betty Rodriguez. At an early age he moved with his family to Freedom, California,…
Benito Bobo Rodriguez was born on April 1, 1948, in Blythe, California, to Bocanegra and Betty Rodriguez. At an early age he moved with his family to Freedom, California,…
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…
On June 10, 2006 Bernard Corpuz had a premonition of his death and asked his aunt to care for his mother.
Bernard P. Corpuz was born on August 16, 1977, in Kings County, California, to Bernaldo and Margaret Corpuz and spent his formative years in…
Bernard P. Corpuz was born on August 16, 1977, in Kings County, California, to Bernaldo and Margaret Corpuz and spent his formative years in…
Grenades pinned down a Watsonville track star leaving him nowhere to run.
Bernardo Kealoha Ramos was born on November 6, 1950, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Bernardo and Maria Ramos. Bernardo Sr. had migrated from the Philippine Islands to Hawaii. In…
Bernardo Kealoha Ramos was born on November 6, 1950, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Bernardo and Maria Ramos. Bernardo Sr. had migrated from the Philippine Islands to Hawaii. In…
"Four months after he had gone to the Pacific, and less than three weeks before cessation of hostilities, Lieutenant Bill Redmon took off in his B-25 on a mission that proved to be some place 'Beyond the Blue Horizon'," noted a Santa Cruz Riptide…
Two Watsonville High School "Wildcats" climbed into a plane for a final flight.
Boyd W. Friis was born in Sacramento, California, on July 23, 1919, to Mr. and Mrs. Sorn Friis. His family later moved to Watsonville where he enrolled in Watsonville…
Boyd W. Friis was born in Sacramento, California, on July 23, 1919, to Mr. and Mrs. Sorn Friis. His family later moved to Watsonville where he enrolled in Watsonville…