| Regimental number | 1396 |
| Place of birth | Liverpool England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 13 Great Buckingham Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Sarah Parkinson, 6 Bouveroe Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | SGT Pioneer |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: MSM Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of ration parties getting rations on four successive nights, under most difficult conditions, to the front line troops.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: Meritorious Service Medal 'Sergeant Lang has done most excellent work as Pioneer Sergeant, he has performed his duties conscientiously, efficiently, and cheerfully. He has worked with the greatest zeal and energy and has always obtained the very best out of his Section. He has invariably displayed great courage and coolness in action. On two occasions, owing to casualties, he organised his Section as Runners and carried out this work with the greatest success. In every action he has done especially good work in supervising the despatch of rations and supplies to the Front line. This Non Commissioned Officer who is 43 years of age, has never spared himself and has invariably shown the most thoughtful care for his comrades. By his splendid devotion to duty he has always set a striking example to all ranks of the Battalion. Sergeant Lang was awarded the D.C.M. for conspicuous gallantry in the Battle of PASSCHENDALE.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
