World War II Honoree

John A. Cramer

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Springfield, Ohio

Honored By

Juanita M. Cramer

Relationship

Wife

RADIO OPERATOR AND PURSER ON THE SS ROBERT HENRY, HAULING TROOPS AND AMMUNITION FROM THE U.S. TO THE MEDITERRANEAN THEATER. CARGO WAS LOADED DURING COASTAL SHIPPING FROM PORTS AROUND THE GULF OF MEXICO AND UP THE EASTERN SEABOARD. MADE 2 SUCCESSFUL CROSSINGS OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC WITH CARGO TO BE OFF LOADED AT PORTS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN THEATER.