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Fritz CremerGerman officer, participant in the First and Second World Wars, Brigadeführer and Major General of the SS troops, holder of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves.
Date of Birth: 12.12.1900
Country:  Germany |
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- Fritz Krämer: German General and SS Officer
- Early Career
- Return to the Army
- World War II
- Promotion and Normandy
- Commander of the Hitlerjugend Division
- Capture and Imprisonment
Fritz Krämer: German General and SS Officer
Fritz Krämer was a decorated German officer who served in both World Wars.
Early Career
Born in 1898, Krämer joined the German Army in 1918 as a volunteer in an infantry regiment. He remained in service after the war, rising to the rank of lieutenant. In 1921, he transferred to the police, serving until 1934.
Return to the Army
In October 1934, Krämer returned to active military duty as a senior lieutenant. By the outbreak of World War II, he was a captain and deputy chief of staff of the 13th Infantry Division. He served in the Polish and French campaigns and was awarded the Iron Cross (both classes).
World War II
In June 1941, Krämer participated in the invasion of the Soviet Union. He received the Golden German Cross in January 1942 and was promoted to lieutenant colonel in April 1942. He fought in the Caucasus in the summer and autumn of 1942.
In December 1942, Krämer was awarded the Knight's Cross and became deputy chief of staff of the 1st Panzer Army. He was promoted to colonel in January 1943 and transferred to the Waffen-SS in July 1943, becoming chief of staff of the 1st SS Panzer Corps.
Promotion and Normandy
In June 1944, Krämer's unit fought against Allied forces in Normandy. He was promoted to brigadier general and SS major general in August 1944. He briefly commanded the 1st SS Panzer Corps before returning to his previous role as chief of staff.
Commander of the Hitlerjugend Division
In October 1944, Krämer was given command of the 12th SS Panzer Division "Hitlerjugend." He later became chief of staff of the 6th SS Panzer Army, participating in the Battle of the Bulge.
Capture and Imprisonment
In April 1945, Krämer was awarded the Oak Leaves to his Knight's Cross. He was captured by American forces in May 1945 and sentenced to 10 years in prison in 1946 for his involvement in the execution of American prisoners of war during the Battle of the Bulge.
