Bulbulian, BergeThe Fresno Armenians: History of a Diaspora Community. — Fresno: California State University Press, 2000. — С. 193. — ISBN 0912201355. — «He was one of the most decorated military men in World War II having won the Navy Cross, Silver Star with Gold Star, Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and many other medals.».
Tashjian, James H.'Transport' Maghakian // Armenian Review. — 1952. — Т. 5. — С. 43.
Rehart, Catherine MorisonThe Valley's Legends & Legacies. — Quill Driver Books, 1996. — Т. 1. — С. 140. — ISBN 9781884995125. — «Although many believed that one of these young men was the most decorated U.S. Marine in World War II, it could be said with certainty that he was Fresno's most decorated military hero.»