John C. Begovich
John C. Begovich (January 17, 1916 in Jackson Gate, CA – November 2, 1999 in Amador, CA) served in the California State Legislature and during World War II he served in the United States Army.[1]
In World War II, he "fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and France with the 3rd Infantry Division and was awarded a Silver Star and the French Croix de Guerre for bravery under fire. He won a battlefield commission and received three Purple Hearts for combat wounds." {Source: The Sacramento Bee]
1966–1970: U.S. Marshal for California's eastern judicial district 1977–1996: Member, Amador County Board of Supervisors
From Jackson to State Route 88, State Route 49 is named the John C. Begovich Memorial Highway.[2]
References
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ 2006 Named Freeways, Highways, Structures and Other Appurtenances in California (PDF). Caltrans. pp. 129–130. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-06-16. Retrieved 2007-03-28.
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