Naval Support Activity Crane is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Bloomington, Indiana.
NSA Crane was originally established in 1941 under the Bureau of Ordnance as the Naval Ammunition Depot for the production, testing and storage of military weaponry.
Today grown from its ordnance roots, Crane is recognized worldwide as a modern leader in diverse and technical products aimed at meeting the needs of today’s warfighter in the defense of the nation.
This book delves into the origins of the installation and provides insight into how the base supported the war effort.
This was published with expressed permission from Dr. Margaret "Peggy" Julian and Anthony "Tony" Haag.
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