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."

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.

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