William Montgomery Crane | |
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| Born | February 1, 1776 |
| Died | March 18, 1846 (aged 70) |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
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William Montgomery Crane (February 1, 1776 – March 18, 1846) was an American naval officer. A commodore in the United States Navy, he served during the First Barbary War and the War of 1812. He was the son of General William Crane who was wounded at the Battle of Quebec while serving under Richard Montgomery in honor of whom he was given the middle name of Montgomery. His brother was Colonel Ichabod Crane who also served in the War of 1812 as well as the Mexican War.