John C. Begovich

CA Blue Book (1963)

Date	Party	Office	Votes	Result
11-08-1960	Democratic	SD-09	9364	Win

Candidate Biography:

John Chris Begovich
Born: Jan. 17, 1916 in Jackson Gate, CA
Married: Lorraine Love
Child: John C. Begovich Jr.
Died: September 12, 2000 in Amador, CA

Previous (World War II): "Fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and France and was awarded a Silver Star, a Bronze 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

• NOTE: State Route 49 from the southern city limit of the City of Jackson to the intersection of Route 88 is officially named the "John C. Begovich Memorial Highway". - Source: cahighways.org

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