Sandoval of Chula Vista, California whose 7 of 8 Sons served in World War II. All 7 returned home from World War II alive. Eliza was to christen the USS Sandoval, but her husband was ill and she stayed by his side to take care of him. Her Sons who served in World War II were: Joe Sanders, Jack Sanders, Manuel Rupert Sandoval, Edward Sandoval, Gilbert Sandoval, Garfield Sandoval, and Diego Sandoval. :File:Star News 11-8-81 -USS Sandoval.jpg Awards Sandoval received two battle stars during World War II and two for her Korean War service. In 1966, while under command of Captain Frederick C. Turner, Sandoval received Navy "E" for battle efficiency. References External links NavSource Online: Amphibious Photo Archive - APA / LPA-194 Sandoval Haskell-class attack transports Sandoval County, New Mexico World War II amphibious warfare vessels of the United States Korean War amphibious warfare vessels of the United States Troop ships Ships built in Vancouver, Washington 1944 ships