Background
LANE, Ronald Bertram was born on February 19, 1847. Youngest son of late John Newton Lane of King’s Bromley Manor, Lichfield.
LANE, Ronald Bertram was born on February 19, 1847. Youngest son of late John Newton Lane of King’s Bromley Manor, Lichfield.
Studied at private school.
Joined Rifle Brigade, 1867. Colonel, 1886; served Zulu War, 1879 (despatches, Brevet of Major, medal with clasp). Boer War, 1881; Egyptian War, 1882 (despatches, Brevet of Lieutenant-Colonel, medal with clasp, 4th class of Osmanieh, Khedive’s star).
Extra Equerry to His (or Her) Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught. Major-General, and commanded garrison at Alexandria, 1898-1901. Infantry Brigade, Malta, 1901-1903.
Military Secretary at War Office, 1903-1904. Lieutenant-Governor and Secretary Chelsea Royal Hospital, 1905-1909; retired pay, 1909.
Clubs: Army and Navy, Turf, Junior Carlton, Beefsteak.
Spouse 1893, Augusta Sarah,daughter of late John Beaumont.