Cohoes in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Col. Robert R. Craner
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 3, 2025
1. Col. Robert R. Craner Marker
Col. Robert R. Craner
"Misty 17"
A Real American Hero
June 10, 1933 October 8, 1980
POW December 20, 1967 March 14, 1973
Dedicated by
Cohoes Remembers Vets
September 12, 2009
Erected 2009 by Cohoes Remembers Heroes.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 1973.
Location. 42° 47.025′ N, 73° 42.561′ W. Memorial is in Cohoes, New York, in Albany County. It is at the intersection of North Mohawk Street and Devlin Street, on the right when traveling south on North Mohawk Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Cohoes NY 12047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Park Named Craner * Cohoes Recalls a Hero (here, next to this marker); Misty 17 (here, next to this marker); Cpl. Jeannette E. Blair (Brooks) (a few steps from this marker); Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Fourth Ward, First District (within shouting distance of this marker); Water for Power (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cohoes Falls / Lifeblood of Cohoes / Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 3, 2025
2. Col. Robert R. Craner Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 3, 2025
3. Col. Robert R. Craner Marker
Marker is the small monument to the right of the wreath.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
