| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Managing law clerk |
| Address | Lanesworth, Vernon Street, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, B M Lane, Lanesworth, Vernon Street, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107, 1 June 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169, 4 October 1917. Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448, 11 July 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124, 30 October 1919. Military Cross Crossed through. Recommendation date: Unspecified 'Work near Villers-Bretonneux on 8th & 9th August 1918.' Recommendation date: DSO Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry during the attack on 8th August 1918, east of Villers Bretonneux, near Amiens. Single handed he attacked an enemy strong point held by seventeen of the enemy with a machine gun, killing three of the occupants and capturing the remainder. The following day, near Framerville, after being wounded, he continued to lead his company, and after gaining his objective was again wounded, but refused to leave until the position had ben made secure. He se a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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