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Theodore L. Kramer (c. 1847 – March 2, 1910) was an American soldier who fought in the
American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861May 26, 1865; also known by Names of the American Civil War, other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union (American Civil War), Union ("the North") and the Confederate States of A ...
. Kramer received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the
Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest Awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces, military decoration and is awarded to recognize American United States Army, soldiers, United States Navy, sailors, Un ...
. Kramer's medal was won for his actions in the
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,
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, on September 29, 1864. He was honored with the award on April 6, 1865. Kramer was born in
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, and entered service in Danville. He was buried in
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Medal of Honor citation


See also

* List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kramer, Theodore L. 1840s births 1910 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor People from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania People of Pennsylvania in the American Civil War Union army soldiers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients