Donald Robert Abraham ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On March 25, 1945 Private First Class Abraham was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 307250 |
| Service ID | 47452 |
| Name | Donald Robert Abraham |
| From | Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | December 13, 1924 |
| Casualty Date | March 25, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | 3rd Battalion, 28th Marines |
| Casualty Type | KIA killed in action |
| Location | Iwo Jima |
| Burial | Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, Plot: C-1, 0, 7307 |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Donald Robert Abraham is buried or memorialized at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, Plot: C-1, 0, 7307. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of Veteran's Affairs. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Donald Robert Abraham was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Abraham had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 47452. Attached to 3rd Battalion, 28th Marines.
He was born on December 13, 1924. According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state. During his service in World War II, Marine Corps Private First Class Abraham experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 25, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA killed in action. Incident location: Iwo Jima. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Silver Star
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
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• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 91 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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