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Fritz Gustav Anton Kraemer was born in Germany and left for the United States in 1939. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943 and arrived at Camp Ritchie as a private with German and Italian language knowledge. He began Class 10 but did not graduate, and later served with the 84th Infantry Division and in military intelligence. | Fritz Gustav Anton Kraemer was born in Germany and left for the United States in 1939. Before emigrating to the United States, Kraemer earned a Doctor of Laws degree at Frankfurt University and a PhD in political science in Rome. In the 1930s, he worked as a legal adviser to the League of Nations and as a lecturer and translator. He also worked as a researcher in international law with the American Philosophical Society. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943 and arrived at Camp Ritchie as a private with German and Italian language knowledge. He began Class 10 but did not graduate, and later served with the 84th Infantry Division and in military intelligence. 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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== Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
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* | * 20 July 1943 Assigned to Company “G”. | ||
* | * August 1943 — Became naturalized citizen (No. | ||
* | * May 21, 1943. | ||
* | * 10. | ||
* | * Battlefield commission (2nd Lt.) Bronze Star Medal for effecting. | ||
* TX (S.O. 209). Assigned to 84th Infantry Division (maneuvers at. | |||
* The Personnel card which normally provides information on assignment (Special Order), and on family or friend to be notified was not found (Box 24). OSS File not found at NARA. | |||
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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) | ||
* Dan Gross, ''Timeline of Kraemer, Fritz G. A. for Camp Ritchie'' (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FRITZ G. A. KRAEMER.doc) | |||
Revision as of 02:26, 1 September 2026
| Fritz G. A. Kraemer | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1908 Germany |
| Died | 2003 |
| Nativity | Germany |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 33741993 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 10 (23 July – 20 September 1943) |
| Enlisted | Ft Myer, Virginia |
| Specialty | Military intelligence; military education |
| Unit / division | 84th Infantry Division |
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| Bronze Star Medal |
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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.
Biography
Fritz Gustav Anton Kraemer was born in Germany and left for the United States in 1939. Before emigrating to the United States, Kraemer earned a Doctor of Laws degree at Frankfurt University and a PhD in political science in Rome. In the 1930s, he worked as a legal adviser to the League of Nations and as a lecturer and translator. He also worked as a researcher in international law with the American Philosophical Society. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943 and arrived at Camp Ritchie as a private with German and Italian language knowledge. He began Class 10 but did not graduate, and later served with the 84th Infantry Division and in military intelligence. 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.
Gallery
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Technical record
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 95 |
| Nara ASN | 33741993 |
| Nara Name | KRAEMER FRITZ A |
| Nara State | 4 |
| Nara County | 1 |
| Nara POE | 3347 |
| Nara DOE | 210543 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | NO |
| Nara Branch Code | 2 |
| Branch | No branch assignment |
| Nara Term or Enlistment | 5 |
| Term of enlistment | Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law |
| Defer. Date | 0 |
| Nara Source | 0 |
| Nara Nativity | N1 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 8 |
| Nara Race | 1 |
| Nara Race Description | White citizen |
| Nara Education | 3 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 6 |
| Nara Marital Status | 2 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 45 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 108 |
| row_source | demographics |
Research notes
Timeline
- 20 July 1943 Assigned to Company “G”.
- August 1943 — Became naturalized citizen (No.
- May 21, 1943.
- 10.
- Battlefield commission (2nd Lt.) Bronze Star Medal for effecting.
- TX (S.O. 209). Assigned to 84th Infantry Division (maneuvers at.
- The Personnel card which normally provides information on assignment (Special Order), and on family or friend to be notified was not found (Box 24). OSS File not found at NARA.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Fritz G. A. Kraemer
- 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 Fritz G. A. Kraemer for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed)
- Dan Gross, Timeline of Kraemer, Fritz G. A. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 1 source files: FRITZ G. A. KRAEMER.doc)