July 24, 1921 – May 30, 1989
Thomas Abbatemarco
Personal Information
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: 117th Infantry Co K APO #30
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: Nov 12, 1942
Discharged: Sep 11, 1945
Highest Rank: Specialist 5
Military Honors: 1 Bronze Battle Star, Purple Heart, European African Middle Eastern Ribbon
Honored By: The Abbatemarco Family
Biography
Abbatemarco was wounded in action, at St Lo France on July 10, 1944, 2nd wave of D-Day. He was a M-1 rifle expert. His wound which disabled some of his mobility required 13 leg and foot operations.
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