George Lane (British Army officer)
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George Henry Lane, MC (born Gyuri or György Lányi; 18 January 1915 – 19 March 2010) was a British Army officer in the Commandos during World War II, achieving the rank of colonel. He performed a number of missions behind enemy lines. Captured on one such mission, Lane was spared after he had tea with Erwin Rommel, and later escaped.[1][2][3][4]
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Birth name | György Lányi |
Born | (1915-01-18)18 January 1915 Upper Hungary, Austria-Hungary |
Died | 19 March 2010(2010-03-19) (aged 95) United Kingdom |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
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Years of service | 1939–1945 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando |
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Awards | Military Cross |
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Children | 6, including Charles Daniel Lane |
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