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Indian, African and West Indian regiments were led by British officers, part of the colour bar operating in the British services. Lane was a career soldier, serving with an Indian regiment from 1905 to 1922. He was awarded the Military Cross and was Mentioned in Despatches. O.3465-73 given by Reverend W Lane