Basic Details Surname Lane Forenames John Bolas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number X/86 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated Fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action