William Kane (1892)

Born 1892 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

William Kane is an Anzac who served in World War One.

Lance Corporal William Kane served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I
Service started: 20 Jan 1916
Unit(s): 49th Infantry Battalion;41st Infantry Battalion
Service ended: 20 May 1919

William Kane was awarded the British War Medal.

William Kane was awarded the Victory Medal.

William Kane was born in Brisbane, Queensland.

William Kane served in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in World War 1. His enlistment date was 20 Jan 1916. His next of kin on enlistment was: Mother, Mrs Grace Kane, Parkview Street, Milton, Brisbane, Queensland. His address when he enlisted was Brisbane, Queensland. His occupation when he enlisted was Carter. His unit was: 49th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement. His rank was Lance Corporal. His Regimental Number was: 1941. Returned to Australia 20 May 1919. ^{[1] [2]}

Sources

1. ↑ World War 1 Service: Veteran Details for William Kane for Service with the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Regimental Number: 1941; Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: 49th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement; Enlistment Date: 20 Jan 1916; Returned to Australia 20 May 1919 Link to UNSW AIF Project Record: accessed 04 Feb 2023
2. ↑ World War 1 Service Record: National Archives Australia: 7368374