Commissioned Warrant Officer LAWRENCE LANG, received the Navy Cross for his extraordinary heroism and conspicuous courage as non-commissioned officer in command of a platoon of Company B, Second Marine Raider Battalion, during action against the Japanese-held island of Makin on August 17-18, 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.

Mr. Lang joined the Legion of Valor in 1963 and resided in Southern California.