John_C._Begovich

John C. Begovich

John C. Begovich

American politician

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]

Quick Facts Member of the California Senate from the 9th district, Preceded by ...

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