Silver Star Citation: 
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the Company G, Third Battalion, twenty-eight Marines, Fifth Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces at Iwo Jima, Volcano Island, on 5 March 1945. Participating in an attack on a strongly entrenched enemy force and overrunning its position, Private First Class Abraham, with his squad, was subjected to heavy mortor and intense sniper fire. Making his way to a nearby friendly tabk, PTC Abraham directed it through is squad's area to a good firing position, retaining his hazardous position and successfully directed its fire to destroy a heavy enemy mortar emplacement. His sound judgment and outstanding devotion to duty, in the face of grave peril, contributed to the success of that operation and reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class Abraham and the United States Naval Service. For the President James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy. 

DONALD R ABRAHAM

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