Serviceman
George W Crane
817thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (20 February 1945), 2LT (21 March 1945), 1LT (14 April 1945), 1LT (18 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Dunellen NJ; Morristown NJ; Dunellen, NJ
- Also written
- George Crane
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 45
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- George W. Crane Crew, pilot · 817th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 February 1945 | Air Medal | 790 | 2LT |
| 21 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1596 | 2LT |
| 14 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2589 | 1LT |
| 18 May 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3263 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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