Background
McCRARY, Frank Robert was born on October 1, 1879 in Lonok, Arkansas, United States. Son of W. R. and Eugenia (Witherspoon) McCrary.
McCRARY, Frank Robert was born on October 1, 1879 in Lonok, Arkansas, United States. Son of W. R. and Eugenia (Witherspoon) McCrary.
United States Naval Academy.
Served, Philippine Insurrection, 02. Promoted through various grades to C-apt. Comdr. 8 ships, 3 naval air stations.
Entered aviation, 1915 (1st balloon and lighter than air pilot of navy). Piloted 1st Blimp of Navy, DN-1. Qualified, pilot heavier than air, 1917.
Senior Aide to Commander, Naval Air Forces, Commander Air Station, Ireland, during World War. 1 Commander, United States Ship Shenandoah.
Clubs: Army and Navy, (Wash, and Manila), New York Yacht.
Spouse Mary D. Davison, 1919, Chicago, 111.