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We remember William Bruton Lane
We remember William Bruton Lane
Timeline
Timeline
1917
dates
Age 22
Source:8637399
20th December 1917
employment
telegraph messenger.
Source:8637399
service
British Army
Private
10539
Shropshire Light Infantry
Source:2307561
service
British Army
Corporal
10539
Shropshire Light Infantry
Source:2307561
1917
death
Died of wounds
So severely wounded in action on December 19th as to succumb to his injuries the following day.
Source:8637399
20th December 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Bruton |
| Initials | WB |
| Last Name | Lane |
| Source | 8637399 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10539 | Shropshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 10539 | Shropshire Light Infantry | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Lane | mother | ||
| William Lane | father |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Picture and details | Nigel60830 | |
| Biography and Picture | Nigel60830 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lane | Nigel60830 | |
| Small Portrait | Nigel60830 |
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