Kenneth F. Cramer
United States Army general (1894–1954) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For persons of a similar name, see Kenneth Kramer (disambiguation).
Kenneth F. Cramer (October 3, 1894 – February 20, 1954) was an American politician and United States Army major general who served as Chief of the National Guard Bureau.
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Kenneth Frank Cramer | |
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Born | October 3, 1894 Gloversville, New York, US |
Died | February 20, 1954(1954-02-20) (aged 59) Heidelberg, Germany |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1954 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Connecticut Army National Guard National Guard Bureau |
Commands held | 169th Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Division 43rd Infantry Division Chief of the National Guard Bureau Southern Area Command, United States Army Europe |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II Korean War |
Awards | Silver Star (4) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Air Medal Purple Heart Army Commendation Medal |
Member of the Connecticut State Senate | |
In office 1933–1937 | |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office 1929–1933 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Princeton University |
Occupation | Coal dealer State legislator |
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