| Regimental number | 3 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| School | Trinity Grammar School, Kew, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Address | White Hills, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J H Langley, Ooma, Ocean Island |
| Previous military service | 66th Infantry; Served as Lieutenant in the Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Arm Car Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 34/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian Armoured Car Section |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Bar to DCM Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | He showed remarkable powers for leadership and he always stood for justice and fair play. |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Age at death | 25 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 25 |
| Place of burial | Beirut British War Cemetery (Grave No. 349), Syria |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 22 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Eda LANGLEY, Aranuka, Gilbert Islands, Victoria |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a Lewis Gun section he twice stampeded enemy machine gun sections, enfiladed a trench, causing many casualties, and dispersed several enemy digging parties. He captured a machine gun, killing some of the gunners and putting the rest to flight. He showed marked skill throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal 'On 23 October, 1918, at Khan Tuman, he pursued in an armoured car, over very rought ground, an enemy patrol, which approached the armoured car position. His quickness and dash enabled him to kill one of the enemy and capture four. He set a brilliant example of determination and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine, Syria Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
