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Santa Cruzans of the Civil War

In an effort to update the concrete monolith on Front Street and Pacific Avenue especially for the traditional November 11 Armistice Day, Tom McHugh, long time resident of San Lorenzo Valley, has compiled the following information on local war dead during the Civil War.

Santa Cruz counted 23 men who died in action during the War Between the States. These men were among three outfits in the field and four home guard units which were activated during the conflict.

Eugene VanAsche- A native of Belgium, he died in Southern California on April 10, 1861.

Date of Death: 1862-04-10

Occupation: Soldier

Last City: (Camp Latham)

Native of: BG

Enlisted: 1861/10/21

Discharged: 1862/04/10

Military Unit: CA_ 5 Inf_ Co K

Rank: Pvt

Military Notes: E-S.Crz_ Dd-Camp Latham

GAR#: N/R

Available records used to obtain information:
Cemetery records
Santa Cruz County death records
California Death Index
Military records
Santa Cruz and Monterey newspapers
Voter Records

CW Reference: Orton's CMiWR