Son of Mrs. Eva Crank. Entered Service November 9, 1943 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Stationed at Fort Custer, Michigan, M.P.R.T.C. Transferred to Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia, Transportation Corp. Later transferred to H.R.P.E. Newport News, Virginia. Discharged April 4, 1946 from Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Rank: Corporal.