Baum, Abraham J. "Abe" RANCHO BERNARDO With his family at his bedside, Abraham J. Baum "Abe" passed away on March 3, 2013. San Diego's 2005 Veteran of the Year, he was also inducted in 2004 into the Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame. He commanded the famed task force (that bears his name) sent by General George Patton to liberate the POWs at Stalag 13 in Hammelburg, and was also part of the Fourth Armored Division unit that liberated the Ohrdruf Concentration Camp. Returning to civilian life after the war, he remained inexorably connected to his military family by working with veterans' organizations wherever he lived. He founded the Rancho Bernardo Veteran's Memorial, and was instrumental in starting a program that sent veterans from all military conflicts to middle and high schools to share their wartime experiences with the students. He was also actively involved in supporting the 1947 war for Israeli independence, and provided counsel to Moshe Dayan, Teddy Kollek, and other Haganah leadership. Abe is survived by Eileen, his loving wife of more than sixty-three years; his children David (Nancy), Barbara (Les) Zoltan, Susan (Howard) Locker, and Eric (Jodi); his sister Miriam Cohen and brother Morton; and, many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand- nieces, and grand- nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Etta, and his older brother Bernard. A former Prisoner of War, Baum was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, two Silver Stars, three Bronze Stars - all for gallantry in action - and four Purple Hearts. He will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. A memorial service will be held March 23rd at 11:00 AM at Bernardo Heights Country Club in Rancho Bernardo. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to either the Fisher House Foundation (supporting American military families) or Elizabeth Hospice of Escondido.
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on March 17, 2013
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Armor) Abraham J. Baum (ASN: 0-1014236), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 10th Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 26 March 1945, in Germany. Captain Baum led an armored task force in daring action into enemy territory to liberate Allied prisoners held by the Germans near Hammelburg, Germany. En route, as the column entered the town of Germunden, Captain Baum was wounded by enemy rocket fire. Despite his wounds he continued to lead the force throughout the day and the following night until he was again wounded during action on the outskirts of Hammelburg. Captain Baum's fearless determination and his inspiring leadership and loyal, courageous devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on March 17, 2013
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Armor) Abraham J. Baum (ASN: 0-1014236), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 10th Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 26 March 1945, in Germany. Captain Baum led an armored task force in daring action into enemy territory to liberate Allied prisoners held by the Germans near Hammelburg, Germany. En route, as the column entered the town of Germunden, Captain Baum was wounded by enemy rocket fire. Despite his wounds he continued to lead the force throughout the day and the following night until he was again wounded during action on the outskirts of Hammelburg. Captain Baum's fearless determination and his inspiring leadership and loyal, courageous devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
Baum, Abraham J. "Abe" RANCHO BERNARDO With his family at his bedside, Abraham J. Baum "Abe" passed away on March 3, 2013. San Diego's 2005 Veteran of the Year, he was also inducted in 2004 into the Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame. He commanded the famed task force (that bears his name) sent by General George Patton to liberate the POWs at Stalag 13 in Hammelburg, and was also part of the Fourth Armored Division unit that liberated the Ohrdruf Concentration Camp. Returning to civilian life after the war, he remained inexorably connected to his military family by working with veterans' organizations wherever he lived. He founded the Rancho Bernardo Veteran's Memorial, and was instrumental in starting a program that sent veterans from all military conflicts to middle and high schools to share their wartime experiences with the students. He was also actively involved in supporting the 1947 war for Israeli independence, and provided counsel to Moshe Dayan, Teddy Kollek, and other Haganah leadership. Abe is survived by Eileen, his loving wife of more than sixty-three years; his children David (Nancy), Barbara (Les) Zoltan, Susan (Howard) Locker, and Eric (Jodi); his sister Miriam Cohen and brother Morton; and, many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand- nieces, and grand- nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Etta, and his older brother Bernard. A former Prisoner of War, Baum was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, two Silver Stars, three Bronze Stars - all for gallantry in action - and four Purple Hearts. He will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. A memorial service will be held March 23rd at 11:00 AM at Bernardo Heights Country Club in Rancho Bernardo. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to either the Fisher House Foundation (supporting American military families) or Elizabeth Hospice of Escondido.
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on March 17, 2013
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Armor) Abraham J. Baum (ASN: 0-1014236), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 10th Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 26 March 1945, in Germany. Captain Baum led an armored task force in daring action into enemy territory to liberate Allied prisoners held by the Germans near Hammelburg, Germany. En route, as the column entered the town of Germunden, Captain Baum was wounded by enemy rocket fire. Despite his wounds he continued to lead the force throughout the day and the following night until he was again wounded during action on the outskirts of Hammelburg. Captain Baum's fearless determination and his inspiring leadership and loyal, courageous devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on March 17, 2013
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Armor) Abraham J. Baum (ASN: 0-1014236), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 10th Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 26 March 1945, in Germany. Captain Baum led an armored task force in daring action into enemy territory to liberate Allied prisoners held by the Germans near Hammelburg, Germany. En route, as the column entered the town of Germunden, Captain Baum was wounded by enemy rocket fire. Despite his wounds he continued to lead the force throughout the day and the following night until he was again wounded during action on the outskirts of Hammelburg. Captain Baum's fearless determination and his inspiring leadership and loyal, courageous devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
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