Richard Lang

Korean War
Service #AF16255562
RankSergeant U.S. Air Force
Date of DeathOctober 1 1951
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Sergeant Lang was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant Lang was the tail gunner of a B-26B Invader bomber with 13th Bomber Squadron, 3rd Bomb Wing. On October 1, 1951, after a training flight, the aircraft's engine developed trouble and the aircraft crashed on landing. His remains were recovered.