John C. Begovich

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John C. Begovich
Member of the California Senate
from the 9th district
In office
January 2, 1961 - January 2, 1967
Preceded bySwift Berry
Succeeded byJ. Eugene McAteer
Personal details
Born(1916-01-17)January 17, 1916
Jackson, California, U.S.
DiedNovember 2, 1999(1999-11-02) (aged 83)
Amador, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Lorraine Love
ChildrenJohn C. Begovich Jr.
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld 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[]

  1. ^ "Join California - John C. Begovich". joincalifornia.com.
  2. ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  3. ^ 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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