Background
Crane, John Alden was born on December 2, 1885 in Saint George, Maryland, United States. Son of Charles Thomas and Annie Louisa (Levering) Crane.
Crane, John Alden was born on December 2, 1885 in Saint George, Maryland, United States. Son of Charles Thomas and Annie Louisa (Levering) Crane.
Bachelor of Arts, Johns Hopkins. 1907; graduated from Army War College, 1928.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1908, and advanced through grades to major general, 1943. Served in Philippine Islands, 1908-1910, 19-21. With 1st division in France, 1917-1918.
Military attache to Turkey and Bulgaria, 1932-1936.
Stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, since 1940.
Member Alpha Delta Phi. Mason.; Clubs: Army Navy Country (Washington).
Married Mary McKim, October 21, 1908. Children: Alden McKim, Mary McKim, Lizetta Violet.