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U.S. Navy
Kramer, Franz
Kramer, Franz
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Marblehead (C-11)
HometownNierstein
Citation

On board the USS 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.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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