Arthur Lane, Musician to the Dead

Discussion in 'Prisoners of War' started by bamboo43, Apr 4, 2015.

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  1. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    Sad news today as I learned of Arthur Lane's passing on the 1st March (2015).

    Arthur served with the Manchester Regiment in Singapore and was captured during the Japanese invasion of the island in 1942. He became well known for his rendition of the Last Post, which he played at the funeral of over 3000 of his fellow prisoners of war as they perished along the lines of the Burma/Death Railway. :poppy:
     
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  2. Peter Clare

    Peter Clare Very Senior Member

    Arthur Lane :poppy:
     
    Peter Clare, Apr 4, 2015
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  3. Mr Jinks

    Mr Jinks Bit of a Cad

    :poppy: Arthur Lane :poppy:


    Kyle
     
    Mr Jinks, Apr 4, 2015
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  4. 4jonboy

    4jonboy Daughter of a 56 Recce

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  5. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    Thanks for the extra information Lesley.
     
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  6. Mr Jinks

    Mr Jinks Bit of a Cad

    Mr Jinks, Apr 4, 2015
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    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

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  8. Bernard85

    Bernard85 WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    arthur lane.may he rest in peace.regards bernard85 :poppy: :poppy:
     
    Bernard85, Apr 5, 2015
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  9. Remembrance

    Remembrance Junior Member

    RIP dearest Arthur. It seems only yesterday we were talking - we will miss you. Arthur was such an amazing man. His books were written from the heart - his memory was incredible.
    We will always remember you.
    Nikki & Graeme
     
    Remembrance, Apr 26, 2015
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  10. Recce_Mitch

    Recce_Mitch Very Senior Member

    :poppy: Arthur Lane RIP :poppy:

    Paul
     
    Recce_Mitch, Apr 27, 2015
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