Private Arthur Lane
Rank or Title
Date of Birth
1896
Date of Death
27 Mar 1918
War time / or Pre War occupation
Hat trade machinist
Employer
Clydesdale & Sinfield, Williamson Street
Regiment
Medals Awarded
Service Number
57871
Place of Birth
St Albans
World War I Address
36 Chobham Street
Luton
Place of Death
France
Grave Location
No known grave
War Memorial Location
Soldier or Civilian
- Soldier
Source
The Luton News , 9th May 1918
Pte Arthur Lane, 57871, 15th Battalion Cheshire Regiment, was killed in action in France on March 27th during the German Spring Offensive of 1918. His mother Rose at 36 Chobham Street, Luton, was first informed he was missing on that date. Joining up in July 1915, Arthur trained with the Royal Engineers, but on going to France in December 1916 he was drafted to the Cheshires. Born in St Albans in 1896, he came to Luton at around the time of the outbreak of war and became a machinist with hat firm Clydesdale & Sinfield, of 5 Williamson Street, Luton.
Individual Location
Author: Deejaya
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