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And this looks like the John Lane mentioned,

http://www.laboisselleproject.com/tunnellers/

1901. 31 Coppice St, Tipton.
John Lane 30. Coal miner.
Emily Lane 27.
Dora Lane 7 Months.

All born Tipton.

LANE, JOHN.
Initials: J.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Rank: Sapper.
Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers.
Unit Text: 179th Tunnelling Coy.
Age: 47.
Date of Death: 21/11/1915.
Service No: 112640.
Additional information: Son of Thomas Lane; husband of the late Emily Lane.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 8 A and 8 D.

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