'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 3rd December 1917 during the attack on the Polderhoek Chateau, Private LANG, a Lewis gunner displayed great gallantry when his section Commander became a casualty, by taking command of the rest of the team, continuing the advance in the face of heavy machine gun fire. When the attack was definitely checked, he kept his gun in action right in front of the enemy's strong point, thus reducing the enemy?s fire and giving the bombers an opportunity to work round to a flank. Throughout the attack he showed a splendid example of bravery and coolness, and during consolidation kept his section in a forward position to protect the troops who were digging in.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1918

Regimental number	23572
Occupation	Twinemaker
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs E.H. Lang, Rodney Street, Georgetown, Invercargill
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 3rd December 1917 during the attack on the Polderhoek Chateau, Private LANG, a Lewis gunner displayed great gallantry when his section Commander became a casualty, by taking command of the rest of the team, continuing the advance in the face of heavy machine gun fire. When the attack was definitely checked, he kept his gun in action right in front of the enemy's strong point, thus reducing the enemy?s fire and giving the bombers an opportunity to work round to a flank. Throughout the attack he showed a splendid example of bravery and coolness, and during consolidation kept his section in a forward position to protect the troops who were digging in.' Source: London Gazette Date: 13 March 1918
Date of death	4 November 1956
Age at death	61
Place of burial	Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 14