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We remember Geoffrey Francis Layne
We remember Geoffrey Francis Layne
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Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
Barbados
Source:6046939
21st February 1892
1914
employment
Mechanical engineer
Source:6046939
14th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
Source:6046939
14th November 1914
1915
discharge
Source:8958308
4th November 1915
1915
commission
Source:8958308
5th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8958349
5th November 1915
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8958287
28th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery attached 1st ANZAC division
287th Siege Battery
Source:8958349
23rd September 1917
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8958289
27th October 1917
1921
location
Quebec
Canada
their own address
Source:8958287
14th February 1921
education
McGill University
Canada
Source:6046939
service
Other Empire Force
Barbados Volunteer Force
Source:6046939
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Bombardier
85137
Canadian Field Artillery
Source:8958308
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Gunner
85137
6th Howitzer Brigade Canadian Field Artillery
Source:8958308
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8958287
1974
death
Source:8958308
5th November 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Geoffrey Francis |
| Initials | GF |
| Last Name | Layne, |
| Source | 8958289 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | Canada | their own address | known 14th February 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Barbados Volunteer Force | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 85137 | Canadian Field Artillery | Bombardier | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 85137 | 6th Howitzer Brigade Canadian Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery attached 1st ANZAC division | 287th Siege Battery | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| F A Layne | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-14 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Royal Artillery honours & awards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian service record | Deborah102878 | |
| Citation for Military Cross | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 |
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We remember Geoffrey Francis Layne
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