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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Joseph Crane

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

New Britain, Connecticut

Honored By

Mark Runge

Relationship

Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SIGNALMAN 1ST CLASS, WHO SERVED WITH THE ARMED FORCES FOR OVER FIVE YEARS, WAS AWARDED THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDAL BY CAPT. C.C. MILLER IN CEREMONIES ABOARD THE USS SAVO ISLAND. HE EARNED THE AWARD BY RESCUING SEVEN AVIATORS OFF WOTJE ATOLL ON JUNE 27, 1944 IN A MOTOR WHALEBOAT OF THE USS EDWARDS.