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CRANE, William Leonard - Date of
birth
1 July 1913 -
Age
31 - Place of
birth
Texas -
Hometown
Los Angeles County, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39271316 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
335th Infantry Regiment,
84th Infantry Division
-
Awards
Bronze Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
22 April 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| N | 13 | 16 |
Immediate family
-
Members
William W. Crane (father)
Beulah B. (Griffin) Crane (mother)
Viola D. (Bryan) Crane (wife)
Patricia Crane (daughter)
More information
Sgt William L. Crane was employed as a baker before entering the service on 17 December 1942 in Los Angeles, California.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; California, County Marriages, 1850-1952, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: Des Philippet, www.findagrave.com