Obituary of Thomas A. Pahura Thomas was a member of St. Joseph's Church, VFW Strickland Post #4635 of Albion and was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus in Albion. He served in the US Army during WWII, Company A, 20th Armored Infantry, 10th Armored Division and was awarded the Purple Heart while serving under General Patton in Germany. Thomas owned and operated the Gulf gas station in Albion for many years.