Crane, William David

Service number:: 90420
Nationality:: British

Biography

Maj. (Hon. Lt.-Col.) W. D. CRANE, M.B.E. (90420), having attained the age limit ceases to belong to the T.A. Res. of Offrs., 14th Sept. 1966, retaining the hon. rank of Lt.-Col.

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Mentioned in Dispatches

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant
Unit:: 8 Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, British Army
Awarded on:: October 11th, 1945

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant
Unit:: 8 Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, British Army
Awarded on:: November 15th, 1945

Citation:
"Lieut. CRANE was captured in NORWAY on 22 April 40. After recovering from his wounds he was imprisoned in GERMANY.
This officer was outstanding for the organisation of secret communication with the War Office from January 44 to April 45. His security was perfect; only a handful of officers were aware of the work he was doing, but those few have paid tribute to his untiring efferts.
Lieut. CRANE's smart appearance and unshakeable cheerfulness throughout his 5 years of captivity were remarkable.
He has been most stroongly recommended by the Senior British Officer of his camp."

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Sources

- Recommendation for Award for Crane, William David Rank: Lieutenant Service... | The National Archives
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37302/supplement/5009
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37349/supplement/5573
- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44109/supplement/9963