Franz Kramer-Woodside, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 44.340 W 073° 54.654
18T E 591956 N 4510354
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Marblehead at Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, NY in Section 31, Range 12, Plot L, Grave 19.
Waymark Code: WMY2EQ
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2018
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He was born on January 20, 1865 in Germany and died on April 18, 1924 in Manhattan, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: KRAMER, FRANZ
• Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy
• G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899
• Entered
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Kramer set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Armed Service: Navy
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