Ferdinand Wilson LANG

Regimental number41980
OccupationSchool teacher
Next of kinFather, F. Lang, William Street, Mount Albert, Auckland
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force. 34th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 100 Ulimaroa on 8 February 1918
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Regiment
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Crevecoeur on 30th September, 1918. He was on the left flank of the attack, and after several attempts crossed the canal, making excellent dispositions to protect the flank. The next day he took command of patrols, assisted in clearing the town, and gaining touch with the unit on the left.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 February 1919

SourcesNominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 78, p. 1

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