James Franklin Lang ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Missouri
On April 28, 1968 Captain Lang was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ He is remembered by the people of Missouri. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 321064 |
Service ID | 3155047 |
Name | James Franklin Lang |
From | Tipton, Moniteau County, Missouri |
Birth Date | November 22, 1941 |
Casualty Date | April 28, 1968 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Air Force |
Rank | Captain |
Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 504th Tac Air Spt Grp, 20th Tass |
Casualty Type | Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash - Land, Fixed Wing - Pilot |
Location | South Vietnam, Thua Thien province |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | James is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 52e, Line 39. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: James Franklin Lang was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Air Force. Entered the service via Reserve Military. He began his tour on February 5, 1968. Lang had the rank of Captain. Service number assignment was 3155047. Attached to 7th Air Force, 504th Tac Air Spt Grp, 20th Tass.
He was born on November 22, 1941. According to our records Missouri was his home or enlistment state and Moniteau county has been included within the archival record. We have Tipton listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Captain Lang was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on April 28, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash - Land, Fixed Wing - Pilot. Incident location: South Vietnam, Thua Thien province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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