Edward B. Crane

Edward Benjamin Crane was born February, 1893, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Edward and Helen (Dolan) Crane.

He enlisted March 16, 1916, and was assigned to Co. B, 7th Inf. He transferred June, 1917, to Co. B, 60th Inf., and Oct. 12, to Co. M, 18th Inf., 1st Div. Mechanic. He was sent overseas Oct. 31. He died in France, February 23, 1918, of an accident. He was cited in G. O. No. 1, 1st Div., dated 1 January, 1920: "For gallantry in action and especially meritorious services."


Boston Daily Globe, March 6, 1918:
Private Edward B. Crane of Chicago, whose next of kin, a brother, of Frank Crane of Malden, Mass., died Feb. 24, from gunshot wounds.

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From The Boston Post, March 6, 1918: