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We remember John S Rane
We remember John S Rane
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
employment
Back Tenter
Brittains Ltd
Cheddleton, near Leek, Staffs
United Kingdom
Source:6163283
1911
1914
employment
Fitter
Brittains Ltd
Cheddleton, Staffs
United Kingdom
Source:6163302
1914
1914
enlistment
Stoke-on-Trent
United Kingdom
Source:6163302
10th August 1914
1920
marriage
Jane Metcalfe
Source:6163277
1st February 1920
service
British Army
Private
MS/2986
Army Service Corps
Source:3659314
1959
death
Not War Related
Result of injuries sustained in collision while riding motorbike.
Stoke-on-Trent
United Kingdom
Source:6163273
9th September 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John S |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Rane |
| Source | 3659314 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | MS/2986 | Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Maud Steele | mother | ||
| John Boult Rane | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Metcalfe | wife | 1st February 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-10 | 5'8" |
Media
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Transcript of Letter Home, dated 17th April 1916Letter to father after receiving news of death of mother.Contributed by:
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Transcript of Letter home, dated 11th April 1916Letter to his father after receiving news of terminal illness of his mother.Contributed by:
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Family studio portraitPrivates J.S. (Jack) and W.A. (Bill) Rane with their father John Boult Rane, date uncertain, probably 1914 or 1916.Contributed by:
Marcus22567
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Marcus22567 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Marcus22567 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Marcus22567 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Marcus22567 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Marcus22567 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| J. S. Rane | Marcus22567 | |
| Transcript of Letter Home, dated 17th April 1916 | Marcus22567 | |
| Transcript of Letter home, dated 11th April 1916 | Marcus22567 | |
| Family studio portrait | Marcus22567 |
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