Abraham Kraditor, 1935-1936. Kraditor's membership in JWV spanned 50 years, characterized by his devotion and enthusiasm towards the organization. PNC Kraditor served in two wars- as a doughboy in the First World War and as a Paymaster performing special assignments in the Second World War. At the Jewish War Veterans' convention in Los Angeles, 1958, PNC Kraditor received the Gold Medal of Merit, the highest award granted by the organization. Kraditor originated the concept of the JWV National Foreign Affairs Committee and served as its chairman for many years.