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We remember George Lane
We remember George Lane
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1918
dates
Age 37
Source:8640502
24th April 1918
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/9337
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8640501
service
Canadian Navy
H.M.S. "Rainbow"
Source:8640502
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/9337
Royal Marine Light Infantry
H.M.S. "Vindictive"
Source:8640502
1918
death
Died of wounds
Died of wounds inflicted on the Zeebrugge raid
Source:8640502
24th April 1918
burial
Sussex
United Kingdom
In North-West part.
Source:8640502
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Lane |
| Source | 8640499 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PO/9337 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Navy | H.M.S. "Rainbow" | ||||
| Royal Navy | PO/9337 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | H.M.S. "Vindictive" | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara | mother | ||
| Edward Lane | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Marines wounded during the Zeebrugge RaidMore about Marines wounded during the Zeebrugge Raid
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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