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CRANE, Thomas R - Date of
birth
11 October 1924 -
Age
20 -
Place of birth
Shilo, Cumberland County, New Jersey -
Hometown
Salem County, New Jersey -
Ethnicity
White
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32757283 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Tail Gunner -
Unit
853rd Bombardment Squadron,
491st Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
26 November 1944 - Place of
death
Bredenbeck, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 42 | 13 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Harry W. Crane (father)
Reba T. Crane (mother)
Jesse E. Crane (brother)
Lois M. Crane (sister)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-110167 -
Data
Type: B-24J
Nickname: Fireberg
MACR: 10768
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, Missing Aircrew Report 10768, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com