5172: Horace Lane - Guardsman in the Coldstream Guards

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posted on 2024-01-18, 10:42 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

Horace Lane was my grandfather. He was born in 1894 at Brixton, Surrey, England; his father was Robert Lane. In civilian life he was a carpet salesman. He enlisted in the Coldstream Guards on 2nd December 1914 at London. His regimental number was 14028. He served in the 3rd Battalion of the Coldstream Guards. On demobilization on 04/04/1919 he was transferred to the Reserves. We have his medals.

History

Name of contributor(s)

Anon

Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to

Horace Lane. Guardsman, Coldstream Guards.

Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place

1914-1919

Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place

London

Object(s)

1. Soldiers' Small Book belonging to Horace Lane. 17 images. 2. Photograph of Corpl: W. Holt's Squad. Jan 1915 (Coldstream Guards). Horace Lane is on the 1st row, second from left. 1 image. 3. Certificate of Transfer to Reserves on Demobilization dated 04/04/1919 for Horace Lane. 1 image. 4. Horace Lane's Medals: Victory Medal, British War Medal and 1915 Star. 1 image.