Lane, James Edward Photo
Rank Private
Service # 880281
Unit # 186th Battalion
24th Reg. Yes
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Private James Edward Lane trained two months with the 24th Regiment, Chatham, Ontario.

Private James Edward Lane was sent to St. Thomas to the 91st Battalion and late returned to the 186th Battalion. He received his discharge April 4th, 1916, as medically unfit for military service. Being drafted in 1918 he was placed in category E and later in category A. He then trained with the Canadian Engineers, Carling Heights, London, from August 1st, 1918, to his discharge.

Private James Edward Lane received his discharge January 3rd, 1919, due to demobilization.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE Books of Rememberance
Height 5'4"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 19
Complexion Fair
Hair Light Brown
Race White
Birthplace Kent Centre, Ontario
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment G.W. Muckle
Average Earnings $ 15.00 per week
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted January 17th, 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. George B. Lane, Blenheim

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