JOSEPH ZETTI
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ike many who served in WWII, 1942 Hefferson High School graduate Joseph J. Zetti, from Clarksville, PA, was a young man in a very scary place when he acted with valor to save his fellow soldiers. Private Zetti was serving in the army medical corps in Italy when he performed his duties in such a way that he would later be awarded a Bronze Star. The official citation that accompanied the award describes the scene: “For gallantry in Italy, Private Zetti, while under machine gun, artillery and rifle fire, proceeded into an open field where concealment and cover were scant, to aid the wounded. Reaching them, he littered the wounded men to a place of comparative safety where medical treatment could be given them.” Private Zetti was reported missing on January 22, 1944 and later reported a prisoner of war of the German government on April 15 that year. Joseph Zetti knew the atrocities of war, yet he was, and is, a survivor. Today Joseph is 93 years old, living in Akron, Ohio. The information we’ve included here was submitted by his sister, Donna Elliot, of Rices Landing. GreeneScene Community Magazine is proud to join Donna in honoring her brother, and thanking him for his service. Private Joseph J. Zetti, we salute you, and all our precious veterans for your sacrifices and your service. We appreciate you.
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CAPTAIN JOHN B. MARTIN
r. John B. Martin, Sr., long time resident of Fredericktown, was also known during his lifetime as Captain John B. Martin Sr. A veteran of World War II, Captain Martin was captured by enemy forces during the infamous Battle of the Bulge, where he was serving as a combat medic in the 106 Division US Army. He was held prisoner at a German POW camp from 1944 to 1945. Captain Martin was distinguished with recognition and the awarding of the Purple Heart. After returning home from war, John B. Martin Sr. practiced medicine for 52 years and was a practicing physician at Centerville Clinic for 35 years. He was also on staff at the hospitals in Brownsville
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and Waynesburg, a school doctor with Beth Center School District, and physician for Republic Steel Corporation. He was a graduate of Harvard and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Martin, who passed away in 2003, was also a Shriner and a lifetime member of the Mason BPOE, American Legion, AMVETS Post No. 103 of Hopwood, the VFW, and member and Race Physician for the Steel City Sports Car Club. GreeneScene Community Magazine joins his wife, Mrs. Pearl Martin, in paying tribute to Captain John B. Martin, and remembering him for his courageous service and bravery. Thank you, Captain Martin, you served your country and your community throughout your lifetime, and many were privileged to know you.
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