Joseph J. Cicchetti
Joseph J. Cicchetti (June 8, 1923 – February 9, 1945) was a soldier in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor in World War II during actions in the campaign to recapture the Philippines from Japanese forces in 1945. Cicchetti formed a team of soldiers to rescue wounded comrades. Despite receiving a severe wound to his head, he managed to carry another soldier to safety before succumbing to his wound.
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| Born | June 8, 1923 Waynesburg, Ohio, US |
| Died | February 9, 1945 (aged 21) Manila, Philippines |
| Place of burial | Sandy Valley, Waynesburg, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit | Company A, 148th Infantry, 37th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Cicchetti joined the Army from his birth city in March 1943. He is buried in Sandy Valley, Waynesburg, Ohio (Stark County).
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