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We remember Godfrey George Lang
We remember Godfrey George Lang
Timeline
Timeline
1867
1887
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Source:9576509
5th February 1887 - 7th May 1889
1889
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Source:9576509
8th May 1889 - 12th June 1894
1894
service
British Army
Captain
Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Source:9576509
13th June 1894 - 7th December 1907
1899
marriage
Isobel Frances Emily Ebden
Source:6654700
1899
1904
children
Nancy Joyce Lang
Source:7613272
1904
1907
service
British Army
Major
Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Source:9576509
8th December 1907
1911
dates
Age 43
Source:7613272
2nd April 1911
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5384423
22nd June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Major
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:5384423
22nd June 1915
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5384423
1st January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:5384423
1st January 1916
1920
service
British Army
Brigade Colonel
West Yorkshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:7613869
9th February 1920
1921
location
Church Cottage Lingfield Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7613869
5th August 1921
1923
death
Unknown
Reigate
United Kingdom
Source:6654698
29th July 1923
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Godfrey George |
| Initials | GG |
| Last Name | Lang |
| Source | 7613253 |
| First Names | Geoffrey |
| Initials | G |
| Source | 6654698 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Cottage Lingfield Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th August 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | Temporary Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | Major | |||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Brigade Colonel | ||
| British Army | Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) | Captain | |||
| British Army | Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Joyce Lang | daughter | 1904 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Wynyard Lang | mother | ||
| George Lukes Lang | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isobel Frances Emily Ebden | wife | 1899 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1867-06-15 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Birth TranscriptionBritish India Office Ecclesiastical Returns Births & BaptismsContributed by:
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Lieutenant Colonel Godfrey George LangLieutenant Colonel Godfrey George Lang DSO. Unit: 1st Battalion, attached to the 2nd Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment. Death: not known. | Half length portraitContributed by:
Wayne51525
Communities
Communities
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The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Officer Community of 1914More about The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Officer Community of 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Peter1240 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hart's Annual Army List 1915 | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Langs original letter p1 | Peter1240 | |
| Mrs Langs original letter p2 | Peter1240 | |
| Mrs Langs original letter p3 | Peter1240 | |
| Mrs Langs original letter p4 | Peter1240 | |
| Lt Col Langs original letter p1 | Peter1240 | |
| Lt Col Langs original letter p2 | Peter1240 | |
| Birth Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| Brigade Colonel G.G.Lang West Yorkshire Regiment | Peter1240 | |
| Lieutenant Colonel Godfrey George Lang | Wayne51525 |
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