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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Donald W. Crance

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Geneva, New York

Honored By

Ms. Stephanie Castle

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Graduated from Dartmouth College, 1942. December 1943, entered training at Notre Dame, 90-day Ensign Program. Served aboard LST-279 from commissioning through Normandy Beach, D-Day. Made 37 trips between England and France with many close encounters with E-boats. Returned to New Orleans, August 1945 and was discharged.