About Harry Crank
Lived 1890 – 1917 (aged 26–27). Harry Crank was a competitive diver.
Harry Crank (November 1890 – 22 October 1917) was a British diver. He competed in the men's 3 metre springboard event at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was killed in action during the First World War.
Personal life Crank served as a second lieutenant in the Lancashire Fusiliers during the First World War. He was killed in action on 22 October 1917 in Belgium.
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Who was Harry Crank?
British diver
When was Harry Crank born?
Harry Crank was born in 1890 in Bolton.
When did Harry Crank die?
Harry Crank died on 22 October 1917 in Belgium, Ypres.
What was Harry Crank's occupation?
Harry Crank was a competitive diver.
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