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Fritz Gustav Anton Kraemer (July 3, 1908 – September 8, 2003) was an American military educator and | '''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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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Fritz Gustav Anton Kraemer | 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. | ||
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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* 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 == | ||
Revision as of 22:48, 30 August 2026
| Fritz G. A. Kraemer | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Awards and honors
- 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. 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.
Research notes
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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 |
Timeline
- 3 July 1908 — Born in Germany.
- June 1943 — Arrived at Camp Ritchie as a private with German and Italian language knowledge.
- 20 July 1943 — Assigned to Company G.
- July 1943 — Began Class 10; the timeline notes that he did not graduate, without explaining why.
- 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.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Fritz G. A. Kraemer
- Camp Ritchie class roster (classes 1–31), merged research file
- 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)