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Franz Kramer

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Franz Kramer

Birth
Germany
Death
18 Apr 1924 (aged 59)
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Burial
Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a seaman on board the USS Marblehead. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Kramer set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.". His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a seaman on board the USS Marblehead. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Kramer set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.". His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Margaret Gernon
  • Added: Jul 24, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6631788/franz-kramer: accessed ), memorial page for Franz Kramer (20 Jan 1865–18 Apr 1924), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6631788, citing Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.