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We remember Sydney Henry Lane
We remember Sydney Henry Lane
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Alice Lane
Source:9091377
1877
1885
sibling
Lilly Lane
Source:9091377
1885
1890
sibling
Sarah Elsie Lancaster
Source:9091283
1890
1892
1901
location
14 Price street, Smethwick, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9091377
31st March 1901
1909
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9091744
1909 - 1911
1911
location
380 High Street, Smethwick, Worcs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9091283
2nd April 1911
1915
commission
Source:9091218
21st March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9091224
22nd March 1915
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9091243
27th October 1916
1917
service
British Army
Major
Royal Garrison Artillery
38th Heavy Bty
Source:9091276
14th July 1917 - 5th April 1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
934
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:9091218
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:2307035
Source:9091260
Source:9091916
5th April 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
VIII. Q. 22
Source:9091276
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney Henry |
| Initials | SH |
| Last Name | Lane |
| Source | 2307035 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Price street, Smethwick, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 380 High Street, Smethwick, Worcs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 934 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Temporary Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | 38th Heavy Bty | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Lane | mother | ||
| Henry Lane | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Elsie Lancaster | sister | 1890 | |
| Alice Lane | sister | 1877 | |
| Lilly Lane | sister | 1885 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Casualties among Midland OfficersFrom Birmingham Daily Post April 15, 1918Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward VI Five Ways School, BirminghamMore about King Edward VI Five Ways School, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Birmingham City Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery War Commemoration Book, 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery officer deaths 1850-2011 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commission (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Captain (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Lieutenant (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Major (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Casualties among Midland Officers | Andrew10867 | |
| Mentioned in Despatches | Andrew10867 |
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