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LANG, Joe Tilson
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | 1791, QX6067 |
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| Enlisted: | 24 November 1939 |
| Last Rank: | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Last Unit: | 1st Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Dunedin, New Zealand, 15 September 1896 |
| Home Town: | Burwood, Burwood, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Fitter |
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Service History
World War 1 Service
| 10 Apr 1915: | Embarked Private, 1791, 1st Infantry Battalion, HMAT Argyllshire, Sydney | |
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| 10 Apr 1915: | Involvement Private, 1791, 1st Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '7' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Argyllshire embarkation_ship_number: A8 public_note: '' | |
| 4 Oct 1917: | Honoured Military Cross, Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has rendered invaluable service while in charge of patrols, and has obtained much valuable information.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: 4 October 1917 |
World War 2 Service
| 24 Nov 1939: | Involvement Lieutenant Colonel, QX6067 | |
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| 24 Nov 1939: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Lieutenant Colonel, QX6067 | |
| 24 Nov 1939: | Enlisted | |
| 22 Jun 1945: | Discharged |
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Resigned Commission in England 21 December 1917 to take up a Commission in the Indian Army
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