Devoted to researching the lives and service records of the more than 310 veterans who died in the service of their country during wartime, the Yolo County Veterans Memorial Project spans two centuries - from World War I to Iraq and every major conflict in between - and includes veterans from nearly every community in the county.
The project will compile both biographical information from research and photos and remembrances from the veterans' families into a book scheduled for publication in 2010. By illuminating the unique character and life experiences of each veteran, we hope to truly honor the great sacrifices these Yoloans have made for our country.
The project team includes:
Kristina Maggi
Head Researcher and Author of the Book
Ted Puntillo
Project Supervisor and Deputy Secretary for Veterans Services, CA Department of Veterans Affairs
Matt Rexroad
Project Supervisor and Yolo County Supervisor for District 3
Please view our list of veterans that we are researching and help us honor these brave Americans.
Pictured below left: Ian Nicolson, World War II veteran listed on the memorial. Photo courtesy of Margaret Nicolson- please do not post on another website or reproduce for commercial purposes. Below, right: the Capay Valley near Cache Creek Casino. Image in the public domain.
