In 1940, San Juan; Benacio Baca was enumerated with his parents Leandro & Juana Antonia Baca and brothers: Juan and Emilio Baca (1940 Census).
On 30 Jun 1942, Española, Rio Arriba, New Mexico; José Benancio Baca (B: 22 Mar 1922, Chimayó), a resident of Española, registered for the World War II draft. He was employed on his father's farm. He was described as 5' 2", 117 pounds, dark complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. Next of kin was recorded as his father Leandro Baca of Española (Draft Card).
In 1950, Rio Arriba County; José B. Baca and his wife Margarita were enumerated with children: M. Edubijinia, Berlin Elicia, and Bernardino Baca (1950 Census).
On 12 Jan 1959, a military headstone was requested for José Benancio Baca (B: 22 Mar 1922; D: 12 Jan 1959) by Mrs. José B. Baca. On 12 Dec 1942, José (Service #38348952) was inducted into the US Army. On 21 Dec 1942, he entered into service. He served as a Private with Battery B, 183rd Field Artillery. On 17 May 1943, he was honorably discharged. The headstone was to be placed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Española (Headstone Application).
In 1940, San Juan; Benacio Baca was enumerated with his parents Leandro & Juana Antonia Baca and brothers: Juan and Emilio Baca (1940 Census).
On 30 Jun 1942, Española, Rio Arriba, New Mexico; José Benancio Baca (B: 22 Mar 1922, Chimayó), a resident of Española, registered for the World War II draft. He was employed on his father's farm. He was described as 5' 2", 117 pounds, dark complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. Next of kin was recorded as his father Leandro Baca of Española (Draft Card).
In 1950, Rio Arriba County; José B. Baca and his wife Margarita were enumerated with children: M. Edubijinia, Berlin Elicia, and Bernardino Baca (1950 Census).
On 12 Jan 1959, a military headstone was requested for José Benancio Baca (B: 22 Mar 1922; D: 12 Jan 1959) by Mrs. José B. Baca. On 12 Dec 1942, José (Service #38348952) was inducted into the US Army. On 21 Dec 1942, he entered into service. He served as a Private with Battery B, 183rd Field Artillery. On 17 May 1943, he was honorably discharged. The headstone was to be placed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Española (Headstone Application).
Inscription
NEW MEXICO
PRIVATE BATTERY B
183 FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION
WORLD WAR II
Gravesite Details
2 temp markers on grave, suggests his wife Margarita was buried with him.
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