Theodore L. Kramer Explained

Theodore L. Kramer
Birth Date:c. 1847
Death Date:March 2, 1910
Birth Place:Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Placeofburial:Elmhurst, Illinois
Rank:Private
Unit: Company G, 188th Pennsylvania Infantry
Battles:Battle of Chaffin's Farm
American Civil War
Awards: Medal of Honor

Theodore L. Kramer (c. 1847 – March 2, 1910) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kramer received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Kramer's medal was won for his actions in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia, on September 29, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on April 6, 1865.[2]

Kramer was born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, and entered service in Danville. He was buried in Elmhurst, Illinois.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Theodore L. Kramer. July 23, 2014. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140728034422/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=2925. July 28, 2014.
  2. Web site: Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients. July 23, 2014.