RAIDERS Lang, Lawrence Andrew

John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Lang
  • FORENAME
Lawrence Andrew
  • UNIT
2 Raider Bn (Company B)
  • RANK
Gunnery Sergeant
  • NUMBER
223689
  • AWARD
Navy Cross
  • PLACE
Makin Atoll 1942
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born Wheeling, West Virginia
resided Wheeling, West Virginia
WIA 17.08.1942
 

CITATION:

Navy Cross : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Gunnery Sergeant Lawrence A. Lang (MCSN: 223689), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous courage as Non-Commissioned Officer in command of a platoon of Company B, SECOND Marine Raider Battalion, during the Marine Raider Expedition against the Japanese-held island of Makin in the Gilbert Islands on 17 and 18 August 1942. Although suffering from a shattered arm bone, received early in the engagement, Gunnery Sergeant Lang continued to lead his platoon until forced by loss of blood to be evacuated. His personal valor and complete disregard for his own safety served to inspire his men in holding the left flank during most of the action. His conscientious devotion to duty at great risk to his life was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/8169
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