William Robert LANG

Regimental number9/1884
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs W. Lang, Waipu, Auckland
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Otago Mounted Rifles, D Squadron
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his company in an attack, when he was the only surviving officer, and captured his objectives with great skill and courage. He showed quick grasp of the situation and complete disregard of danger.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 26 January 1916

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 10