Frank C. Lang

Frank Christian Lang
Lang as Major general, USMC
Born	(1918-09-13)September 13, 1918 New Rochelle, New York, US
Died	December 29, 2008(2008-12-29) (aged 90) San Diego, California, US
Place of Burial	Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1942-1978
Rank	Major general
Service number	0-20422
Commands	1st Marine Aircraft Wing 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aircraft Group 26 Medium Helicopter squadron-264
Battles / wars	World War II Marshall Islands campaign Mariana Islands campaign Battle of Okinawa Battle of Balikpapan Chinese Civil War Korean War Vietnam War
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Legion of Merit (3) Air Medal (16)

Frank Christian Lang (September 13, 1918 – December 29, 2008) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. A veteran of three wars, Lang began his career as fighter pilot in World War II and rose to the command of Marine Aircraft Group during the Vietnam War. Lang was promoted to the general's rank following the war and held several important assignments including command of 1st and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wings. He completed his career as Deputy Commander, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific in 1978.^[1]