John C. Begovich
John C. Begovich | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office January 2, 1961 - January 2, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Swift Berry |
| Succeeded by | J. Eugene McAteer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 17, 1916 Jackson, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 1999 (aged 83) Amador, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lorraine Love |
| Children | John C. Begovich Jr. |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John C. Begovich (January 17, 1916 in Jackson Gate, CA – November 2, 1999 in Amador, CA) served in the California State Senate for the 9th district from 1961 to 1967[1] and during World War II he served in the United States Army.[2]
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.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Join California - John C. Begovich". joincalifornia.com.
- ^ 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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