Lieutenant Frank John William Fane
PERSONAL INFORMATION
MILITARY INFORMATION
- Lieutenant, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Lieutenant (Army).
- Lieutenant (Army).
Military Cross (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diary
On 15/8/17 on Hill 70 near LOOS during the assault on the CHALK PIT this officer was wounded. He kept on going and commanded his platoon until the objective was captured and the situation well in hand. When the enemy counter attacked Lieut. Fane got into the action and had to be propped up while he used a rifle. He was wounded a second time. The gallantry of this officer was of the highest order and his example inspired all ranks.
Date of award: 1917-08-15
RESEARCH INFORMATION
Wounded twice at Hill 70. Was likely evacuated back to Canada. ReEnlisted on 20/6/1918 and was considered fit for duty in England later became a Member of Parliament
Militia - 101st Edmonton Fusiliers
Attested to 1st Depot Battalion, Alberta Regiment as Lieutenant on June 20, 1918 at Calgary, Alberta - prior military 2 years 2 months C.E.F. - mother's address 10805 - 80 Ave., Edmonton, Alberta
May have been born 23/02/1897
Son of Major Frank William Fane
[Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry 194th Battalion Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry 1st Depot Battalion, Alberta Regiment Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Cross Hill 70 From the Regimental DiaryOn 15/8/17 on Hill 70 near LOOS during the assault on the CHALK PIT this officer was wounded. He kept on going and commanded his platoon until the objective was captured and the situation well in hand. When the enemy counter attacked Lieut. Fane got into the action and had to be propped up while he used a rifle. He was wounded a second time. The gallantry of this officer was of the highest order and his example inspired all ranks. ]