Regimental number | 1791 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Dunedin New Zealand |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Fitter |
Address | Marmora, Comer Street, Burwood, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mary H Lang, Marmora, Comer Street, Burwood, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF53 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Discharged |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has rendered invaluable service while in charge of patrols, and has obtained much valuable information.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: Captain William LANG, 6th Light Horse Regiment, killed in action, 13 August 1915. |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |