Charles Henry Crane (July 19, 1825 – October 10, 1883) was an American physician and the 13th Surgeon General of the United States Army (1882–1883).

[2] On April 9, 1866, President Andrew Johnson nominated Crane for appointment to the grade of brevet brigadier general in the Regular Army, to rank from March 13, 1865, and the United States Senate confirmed the appointment on May 4, 1866.

[4] Crane began to serve as Acting Surgeon General of the Army when his predecessor resigned.

[5] Crane was subsequently nominated by President Chester A. Arthur for the permanent position.

[5] Crane served as Surgeon General of the Army until his death on October 10, 1883.