Lane J.B. : Mentioned in Despatches 11 Jul 1919
Military award: id 17644
LINKED MEDIA
Military award
Mentioned in Despatches
Citation or description
During an attack on 8th August 1918, east of Villers-Bretonneux near Amiens, single-handed he attacked an enemy strong-point held by 17 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
Date of award
11 Jul 1919
