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'''Fritz Gustav Anton Kraemer''' (July 3, 1908–September 8, 2003) was an American military educator, military-intelligence officer, and Senior Civilian Advisor to the Army Chief of Staff | '''Fritz Gustav Anton Kraemer''' (July 3, 1908–September 8, 2003) was an American military educator, military-intelligence officer, and Senior Civilian Advisor to the Army Chief of Staff. | ||
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Kraemer received a battlefield commission as a second lieutenant and the Bronze Star Medal. After World War II he continued his military career in the Army Reserve, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1963. He later served as Senior Civilian Advisor to the Army Chief of Staff and influenced military and government leaders, including Henry Kissinger and Alexander Haig. Kraemer died in Washington, D.C., and was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. | Kraemer received a battlefield commission as a second lieutenant and the Bronze Star Medal. After World War II he continued his military career in the Army Reserve, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1963. He later served as Senior Civilian Advisor to the Army Chief of Staff and influenced military and government leaders, including Henry Kissinger and Alexander Haig. Kraemer died in Washington, D.C., and was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. | ||
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== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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== Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
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* 3 July 1908 — Born in Germany. | * 3 July 1908 — Born in Germany. | ||
* June 1943 — Arrived at Camp Ritchie as a private with German and Italian language knowledge. | * June 1943 — Arrived at Camp Ritchie as a private with German and Italian language knowledge. | ||
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* 1944–1945 — Served with the 84th Infantry Division and received a battlefield commission as a second lieutenant and the Bronze Star Medal. | * 1944–1945 — Served with the 84th Infantry Division and received a battlefield commission as a second lieutenant and the Bronze Star Medal. | ||
* 1963 — Retired from the Army Reserve as a lieutenant colonel. | * 1963 — Retired from the Army Reserve as a lieutenant colonel. | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Fritz G. A. Kraemer for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed) | * Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Fritz G. A. Kraemer for Camp Ritchie'' (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed) | ||