CRANE, James Robert
Personal Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 1881 |
| Place of Birth | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Veterinary College and Date of Graduation | London - December 1906 |
Military Service
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Last Rank | Captain |
| Regiment/Service | Army Veterinary Corps |
| Secondary Regiment | 150th Brigade Royal Field Artillery |
| Secondary Unit | |
| First Theatre of War | France March 1915 |
Casualty Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | 08 May 1918 |
| Age at Death | 37 |
| Place of Death | London, England |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
Cemetery
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Cemetery | Nottingham Church Cemetery |
| Location | Nottingham, England |
| Grave Reference | St. Pauls 9367 |
| Commonwealth War Grave | Yes - Private Headstone |
| Emblem or Badge on Headstone |
Honours and Memorials
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name on RCVS Honour Board | Yes |
| Name In Officers who died in Great War | No |
| Medals and Awards |
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Biography
Captain James Robert (Bertie) Crane was the eldest son of James and Annie Crane of Nottingham.
He was educated at Nottingham High School and qualified at Royal Veterinary College, London, in December 1906. During the Great War, he served as a Captain in the Army Veterinary Corps. He died from the disease in the 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth, on May 8, 1918.
He was 37 years old and was buried in Nottingham Church (Rock) Cemetery.
Captain Crane’s obituary notice appeared in the Veterinary record on June 8, 1918.
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