About Franz Kramer
Lived 1865 – 1924 (aged 59). Franz Kramer was a military personnel.
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.
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.
He died on April 18, 1924, in New York City and is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, New York.
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.
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United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1865-1924)
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Franz Kramer was born on 20 January 1865 in Germany.
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Franz Kramer died on 18 April 1924 in New York City.
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