Years of service 1848-1883 Rank Brigadier general | Name Charles Crane | |
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Born July 19, 1825
Newport, Rhode Island ( 1825-07-19 ) Commands held Surgeon General of the Army Battles/wars Mexican-American War
American Civil War Died October 10, 1883, Washington, D.C., United States Education Harvard University, Yale University Battles and wars Mexican–American War, American Civil War Service/branch United States Army, Union Army Allegiance United States of America, Union | ||
Charles Henry Crane B.A. M.A. M.D. (July 19, 1825 – October 10, 1883) was an American physician and the 13th Surgeon General of the United States Army (1882–1883). He was the son of Colonel Ichabod B. Crane
Crane received his B.A. from Yale College in 1844. He then went to the Harvard Medical School where he received his M.D. in 1847. Crane joined the army from Massachusetts on February 14, 1848.
In April 1865, Crane was one of the doctors attending President Lincoln at his death.
On July 29, 1866 Crane was confirmed by the US. Senate to be the Assistant Surgeon General of the Army under Surgeon General Joseph K. Barnes.
Crane began to serve as Acting Surgeon General of the Army when his predecessor resigned. Crane was subsequently nominated by President Chester A. Arthur for the permanent position. Crane's nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 7, 1882, and he formally entered into his office on August 9, 1882.
Crane served as Surgeon General of the Army until his death on October 10, 1883.