Franz Kramer
Franz Kramer | |
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Born | Nierstein, Germany | January 20, 1865
Died | April 18, 1924 New York City, New York | (aged 59)
Place of burial | Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, New York |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | Seaman |
Unit | U.S.S. Marblehead |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Franz Kramer (January 20, 1865 – April 18, 1924) was a seaman serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography[]
Kramer was born January 20, 1865 in Germany and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead as a seaman.[1]
On May 11, 1898 the Marblehead was given the task of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba. During the operation and facing heavy enemy fire, Kramer continued to perform his duties throughout this action.[1]
He died on April 18, 1924 in New York City and is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, New York.[2]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born. January 20, 1865, Germany. G.O. No.: 521, July 7, 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Kramer set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Kramer, Franz". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
- ^ "Franz Kramer". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
External links[]
- "Franz Kramer". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
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- United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
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