William Carey Crane (1891-1978) was born in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. From West Point he commissioned in the field artillery in 1913. He graduated from Command and General Staff School in 1927 and the Army War College in the following year. During the 1930s, he served as a military attaché to the U.S. ambassador in Japan. He made brigadier general in December 1942 and became chief of staff of Southern Defense Command. Between 1944 and 1946, he held the position of commanding general of I Corps Artillery and then Fort Devens. He retired from active duty in February 1947. His decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and Commendation Ribbon.
From the description of Crane, William C. (William Carey), 1891-1978 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10626167
