Erhard Martin Kramer
Rear Admiral Erhard Martin Kramer SM was a South African Navy officer who served as Deputy Chief of Staff, SADF.
Erhard Martin Kramer | |
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| Born | 1924 (age 98–99) Cape Town |
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| Service/ |  South African Navy |
| Years of service | 1943– |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
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| Battles/wars | Second World War |
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| Spouse(s) | Raymonde Gascoigne-Smith |
World War 2
He joined the navy in 1943 after initial six weeks training at Pollsmoor as a seaman. He served on HMSAS Crasula, HMSAS Southern Maid, HMSAS Africana throughout the war.
South African navy career
In 1946 he attended the first post war Lieutenant's Qualifying Course at HMS Unite. He served as First Lieutenant on the SAS Good Hope. Naval Attaché in London, Senior Officer South African Submarines. Chief of Naval Staff Personnel and finally Deputy Chief of Staff SADF in 1976.
Awards and decorations
- Southern Cross Medal (1952) (SM)
- Good Service Medal (Gold (30 Years))
- Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
- Union Medal
- 1939–45 Star
- Africa Star
- War Medal 1939–1945
- Africa Service Medal (WWII)
See also
References
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