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October 14, 2025
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) will attend a Repatriation Ceremony for U.S. Army Private First Class (PFC) Edward J. Kramer, 23, of Detroit, killed during World War II. The ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on October 14 at Great Lakes National Cemetery.
WHO: PFC Kramer Family; Michigan DMVA
WHAT: PFC Kramer Repatriation Ceremony
WHEN: October 14 at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Great Lakes National Cemetery, Shelter #1
For more information on PFC Kramer, please visit: Soldier Accounted for From World War II. Media are invited to attend to capture remarks from leadership and must RSVP to Michael Kroll at 517-285-9734 or krollm2@michigan.gov.
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