I am trying to do family tree I've got some info on my grandad but keep hitting a brilliant wall. Could anyone help ..... His name is Lawrence Lane he was born in 1922 in Middlesbrough he was held please. P.o.w in Japan in 1942-45 my gran received a letter saying he was missing presumed dead in know he received medles please help
What was his full name? No Lawrence Lane on the COFEPOW database but there are several possible with Lawrence as the middle name.
This chap on Ancestry but nothing In military. Laurence Lane 1922–1995 Birth 14 JUL 1922 • Middlesbrough Death FEB 1995 • Central Cleveland, Cleveland, England.
Laurence Lane 1922–1995 Birth 14 JUL 1922 • Middlesbrough Death FEB 1995 • Central Cleveland, Cleveland, England. His mother and Father. Catherine Ellen (nee Fleming) 1886 -1959. James Henry Lane 1886 - 1948. His Sister Philomena 1908 - 1933. Married 1947 to Doris Strange. If Doris is your grans name then we can look for more information.
I've found more info his name is Lawrence lane he was born 13 Oct 1920 he married hilda Murphy in 1942 he dies 2006
Could only find this on ancestry. Lawrence Lane Date of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar 1942 Registration district: Middlesbrough Inferred County: Yorkshire Spouse: Hilda Murphy The date of the marriage does raise the question of when and where Lawrence was captured. The 5th Battalion Royal Norfolks. The battalion embarked on the Duchess of Atholl (21,000 tons) on the 9th December 1941 and sailed for Halifax with the 18th Infantry Division convoy. Then to Singapore arriving 13th Jan 1942. Captured at Singapore 15th Feb 1942. WS15. left England 12th Jan 42. Those destined for Singapore never reached there, but diverted to Colombo arriving 4th March.
Lawrence Lane in the England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2005 Name: Lawrence Lane Mother's Maiden Surname: Dryden Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1920 Registration district: Middlesbrough Inferred County: Yorkshire East Riding Volume Number: 9d Page Number: 1170 Lawrence Lane in the England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007 Name: Lawrence Lane Birth Date: 13 Oct 1920 Date of Registration: Jul 2006 Age at Death: 86 Registration district: Middlesbroug Inferred County: Cleveland Volume: -1 Page: -1 Register Number: C24A District and Subdistrict: 348/1C Entry Number: 039 Lawrence Lane in the England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005 Name: Lawrence Lane Date of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar 1942 Registration district: Middlesbrough Inferred County: Yorkshire Spouse: Hilda Murphy Volume Number: 9d Page Number: 1335 TD
I wonder. Name: L Lane Rank: Private Army Number: 4469726 Regiment: Durham Light Infantry POW Number: 81259 Camp Type: Stalag Camp Number: 344 Camp Location: Lambinowice, Poland In February 1942 the 50th Division was recalled to the Western Desert and the British Eighth Army and found itself on the Gazala line. For some months the Durham battalions patrolled no mans land disrupting and stealing German and Italian supply lines in front of them, 'commerce raiding' and then attacking the supply columns for Rommel's armoured thrust which began the Gazala on 27 May. The Division's 150th brigade was forced to surrender on 1 June and Axis forces were now west, south and east of the remaining brigades.
Welcome to the site Sarah. Do you have photographs of the medals or a copy of the letter sent to your Gran? Now you've established date of birth, might be wise to send from his official service record. Get a copy of military service records - GOV.UK This link from findmypast may help others trying to help you. findmypast.co.uk
Thank you all so much I'm going to look into this info and I'll let you all know I havnt got any photos but I'll see if I an get any x tysm
Hi Sarah You would be best off sending away for his service records, as per amberdog45's posted link. These will provide the information as to where he was when he was captured (assuming he was) what unit(s) he was in or attached to and from these the War Diaries can be found which may well explain what happened. TD
If the above information is correct - and I'm not doubting it - does this mean the Japan POW bit is a red herring? If so, it might be wise to rename the thread.
I'm 99%sure he was in japan he would never talk about it but the birth death and marriage records seem to be the correct ones I do really appreciate everyone's help and any info I find I will share tysm
This is why you need his service records Searching - Search the online database of the Far East Prisoners of War for a Lawrence only as a forename comes up with nothing, and searching for Lane gives results but the only one that might fit is a James Lawrence His service records will give you the unit/regiment etc that he was in at the time of his capture, form other sources we can the help you find out where that unit/regiment was and hence answer your question(s) as fully as possible. TD
TD My thoughts entirely. If he was Japan POW he will have had a POW Card which will also contain address of NOK etc. These are available via Findmypast if anyone has access.
Thank you I'm gonna send for his records but the above info is correct his mother was dryden and he marriedid hilda murphy the only photo I have
