The John Machado WWII Story
Season 2014 Episode 350 | 33m 54s
The true story of North Valley sailor John Machado. He lost his life during WWII.
John Machado grew up in Manteca. He served on the U.S.S. Mississippi and in 1944 at the age of 22 died after being injured in battle. Machado’s brother-in-law, Morris Garcia of Clovis, wanted to learn more about the sailor's death. Garcia tracked down WWII veterans that served with Machado and uses those conversations to tell the story of the brave American who did not return home 70 years ago.
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Valley PBS Community byYou is a local public television program presented by Valley PBS
The John Machado WWII Story
Season 2014 Episode 350 | 33m 54s
John Machado grew up in Manteca. He served on the U.S.S. Mississippi and in 1944 at the age of 22 died after being injured in battle. Machado’s brother-in-law, Morris Garcia of Clovis, wanted to learn more about the sailor's death. Garcia tracked down WWII veterans that served with Machado and uses those conversations to tell the story of the brave American who did not return home 70 years ago.
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