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Corp. Victor F. Casaretti graduated from Erasmus Hall High School and United States Aviation School. He was a watchmaker before he enlisted at Fort Dix, New Jersey on 9 February 1942.

He was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously. The citation cited: For gallantry in action on 12 September 1944 in France. Cpl Casaretti was a gunner in the mortar platoon of H Company. His platoon was in position on high ground to support a friendly force in attacking an important enemy stronghold. While firing on hostile troops in the town, Cpl Casaretti spotted a large group of enemy soldiers approaching stealthily through the brush within ten yards of the mortar positions. Although aware that, by exposing himself, he would become the target for hostile fire, he unhesitatingly jumped to his feet and shouted warning to his comrades. He then whirled and facing the onrushing enemy, started to open fire with his pistol. Before he could fire a shot, he was mortally wounded by bullets from a hostile machine pistol. However, his timely warning enabled his companions to repel the assault with heavy casualties to the enemy troops. His heroic and selfless sacrifice was a source of great inspiration to all the members of his unit. His gallant action reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

The memorial stone is in the French village of Vesoul with his name and the names of the other nine men killed with him the same day.