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Edward George LANG

Regimental number6309
Place of birthMurrumburrah New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o Albion Hotel, Murrumburrah, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Demondrille, via Murrumburrah, New South Wales
Enlistment date3 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 20th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 9 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Mont de Merris, near Strazeele, France, on 14th April, 1918.'
Recommendation date: 22 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 5 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at MONT de MERRIS near STRAZEELE, France, on 14th April, 1918. During an enemy attack his Section was in an advanced post. The enemy attempted to place a machine gun within 60 yards of his post. Private LANG took up a position out of the trench and forced the enemy machine gunners to retreat by means of rifle fire. Throughout this period he was subjected to very heavy enfilade fire. He set a splendid example of gallantry and initiative to all ranks throughout the day.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death27 September 1929
Age at death34
Place of burialTumut Cemetery, New South Wales

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