David Kane was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Kane. He was born in County Londonderry about 1907. By the time of his enlistment he was living in County Tyrone. Rifleman David Kane served with the the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Ulster Rifles in World War Two. Rifleman David Kane was killed on 6th April 1945 whilst attacking the German village of Lingen, about 20 kilometres from the Dutch border.
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David Kane was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Kane.
David Kane was born in County Londonderry about 1907.
By the time of his enlistment he was living in County Tyrone.
Rifleman David Kane served with the the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Ulster Rifles in World War Two.
On 6th April 1945, the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Ulster Rifles had been given the task of attacking the German village of Lingen at first light to clear a sector of the town. Lingen lies about 20 kilometres from the Dutch border.
Rifleman David Kane was killed during this battle. A full account of the attack is detailed via the references below.
Rifleman David Kane was originally buried in an isolated grave near Lingen, Reference Sh N1 MR V722363. Rifleman R Philips (7016338) was also buried in the same location.
Rifleman David Kane was reinterred in Rheinberg War Cemetery on 12th August 1947. His inscription reads: THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD; I SHALL NOT WANT
Rifleman Kane is commemorated locally on Tobermore War Memorial.
The CWGC record Rifleman David Kane as the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Kane of Tobermore, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
There was also a Lance Corporal Samuel Kane (6977922) who died in the war. The CWGC record him as being the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Kane. His wife lived in Portadown.
