Stanley Morton LANG

Regimental number10/678
Date of birth19 September 1888
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationHairdresser
AddressRarawa House, New Plymouth
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 7.5"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinFather, Samuel Lang, 383 Nicholson Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Previous military serviceServed in the Australian Militia; resigned on leaving the country; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Place of enlistmentNew Plymouth
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankLieutenant
Final unit2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 7 September 1918
Discharge date3 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Remuera', 7 September 1918; discharged, 3 March 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death30 August 1970 Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
Age at death81
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7880325

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