Alan Karl Langer

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Alan Karl Langer was born on 21 October 1946.

On 26 January 1969, Specialist Four Alan Karl Langer was serving with C Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SP4 Langer was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Langer was awarded a posthumous promotion to Sergeant.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Alan K Langer is located on Panel 34W Line 085 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Sergeant Alan Karl Langer is buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen, MA.

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