Erwin Kramer was an East German politician who served as both Minister of Transportation and General Director of the Deutsche Reichsbahn.
Kramer was born in Schneidemühl, where he grew up. Wikipedia
Born: August 22, 1902, Piła, Poland
Died: November 10, 1979 (age 77 years), East Berlin
Awards: Order of Karl Marx and Star of People's Friendship
Party: Communist Party of Germany
Previous offices: Minister of Transport of Germany (1954–1970) and General Director of the Deutsche Reichsbahn of East Germany (1950–1970)
Education: Technical University Berlin