[2] He took charge of Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) as director in September 1974, succeeding Howard W. Penney.

By consolidating the DMA Hydrographic and Topographic Centers, he eliminated duplicate functions while combining production equipment and manpower resources.

At the same time, he maximized the Agency's responsiveness to current and future needs of the armed services and military commands.

[3] Following retirement, he served as the Department of Defense/Joint Chief of Staff representative to the United Nations Law of the Sea Conference from 1978 to 1981.

[1] Vice Admiral Cramer was recognized for his outstanding contribution as director of DMA and was inducted into the National Imagery and Mapping Agency Hall of Fame in 2003.