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 – November 2, 1999) was an American politician who served in the California State Senate for the 9th district from 1961 to 1967.[1] During World War II he served in the United States Army.[2]
Life
Begovich was born in Jackson Gate, California.
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."[3]
He was a U.S. Marshal for California's eastern judicial district from 1966 to 1970, and a member of the Amador County Board of Supervisors from 1977 to 1996.
He died in Amador, California.
From Jackson to State Route 88, State Route 49 is named the John C. Begovich Memorial Highway.[4]
References
- ^ "Join California - John C. Begovich". joincalifornia.com.
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ The Sacramento Bee
- ^ 2006 Named Freeways, Highways, Structures and Other Appurtenances in California (PDF). Caltrans. pp. 129–130. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 16, 2007. Retrieved March 28, 2007.