Veterans Services

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Veteran THOMAS ABRAHAM
Service
Location HUDSON ST, TYLER ST.
Neighborhood CHINATOWN
Type SQUARE
Post CHINATOWN POST
Dedication M/SGT THOMAS PETER ABRAHAM was born 4/19/1928 and enlisted in the US Army 12/6/1945. M/SGT ABRAHAM served with pride overseas in Germany during WWII from 1946-1949. He also served proudly and courageously overseas in the Korean War from 1951-1953. M/SGT ABRAHAM was wounded in battle during the Korean conflict on 9/6/1951 by shell fragments to the shoulder and head. M/SGT ABRAHAM received a Purple Heart, Silver Star Medal, National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. Even after being wounded he proudly served until 12/17/1953.
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