Joe Zameret, an Unknown Family Hero

Until two years ago we did not know the exact circumstances of our uncle Joe’s death.

In 1942, my father found that a few years earlier his brother had been killed as a volunteer in the Spanish Civil War. No more information was known. I was sure, however, that this ‘unknown uncle’ was a hero, and started a research to find who he was. While researching his life, I found many vital, exciting details not only about him, but also about his brother, my father Shmarya, about our family, about our culture and history, and a lot about myself.

This memorial is the product of my research.

Hopefully the readers will find Joe’s story interesting and exciting as I did.