John C. Begovich

John C. Begovich (January 17, 1916 in Jackson Gate, CA September 12, 2000 in Amador, CA) served in the California 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 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, AmadorCounty Board of Supervisors

From Jackson to SR 88, State Route 49 is named the John C. Begovich Memorial Highway.[2]

References

  1. Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  2. 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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