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The timeline research also records Studied Textile Engineering in England, 2 yrs. 9/1943 Asst Director, Boston Port of Entry. Worked as Foreman in Cigar Manufacturing Company. | |||
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* 9/29/1918 Born in (Chemnitz) Germany. Religion: Jewish. | |||
* 3/6/1944 Promoted to 1st Lt (ASN: 01895937). | |||
* 5/16/1944 Started Class 19 (IPW Ge). | |||
* 6/1943 Trainee (2nd Lt) at Boston Port of Entry. | |||
* Worked as Foreman in Cigar Manufacturing Company. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Camp Ritchie | * Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data | ||
* Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records | |||
* NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | * NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | ||
* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of William C. Kramer for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed) | |||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Kramer, William C. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: WILLIAM C. KRAMER.doc) | |||
Revision as of 03:26, 31 August 2026
| William C. Kramer | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1918 |
| Died | 1948 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Arm / service | Transportation Corps |
| ASN | 01895937 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 19 (16 May – 13 July 1944) |
| Section | 5B |
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William C. Kramer (1918–1948) was a United States Army First Lieutenant who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 19.
Biography
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The timeline research also records Studied Textile Engineering in England, 2 yrs. 9/1943 Asst Director, Boston Port of Entry. Worked as Foreman in Cigar Manufacturing Company.
Research notes
- dob = 9/29/1918
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 30 |
| Class_ASN | 1895937 |
| Class_Name | KRAMER, Williem C. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_compatible |
| row_source | both |
Timeline
- 9/29/1918 Born in (Chemnitz) Germany. Religion: Jewish.
- 3/6/1944 Promoted to 1st Lt (ASN: 01895937).
- 5/16/1944 Started Class 19 (IPW Ge).
- 6/1943 Trainee (2nd Lt) at Boston Port of Entry.
- Worked as Foreman in Cigar Manufacturing Company.
Sources
- Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data
- Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records
- NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
- 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of William C. Kramer for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 1 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Kramer, William C. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: WILLIAM C. KRAMER.doc)