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Local World War II paratrooper to be honored By Darryl McGee - [email protected] File photo Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate employee Kevin Price (left) and World War II veteran Jim “Pee Wee” Martin look over the C-47 aircraft displayed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Martin turns 100 April 24 and a big celebration is planned. XENIA Jim “Pee Wee” Martin will be celebrating his 100th birthday in style. The World War II paratrooper from Greene County will be honored with The “100th Birthday Jump Fest” at Skydive Greene County on Saturday, April 24. Martin was a member of the “Screaming Eagle” 101st Airborne Division, part of G Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. Its members were some of the first Allied soldiers to enter an occupied France. He also participated in Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. ....