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William
Carey
Crane
1891-03-25

–

1978-04-20

Born:

, 

New Mexico

William Crane graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1913. He retired as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1942

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Carey Crane (ASN: 0-3538), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States Attached to Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff (G-2), War Department General Staff, in 1942.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Artillery

    Division:

    IV Corps

    Action Date:

    June 1944 – May 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 83 (October 2, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General William Carey Crane (ASN: 0-3538), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, Artillery, IV Corps, in Italy from June 1944 to May 1945.