John Lang (sailor)
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John Lang (17 June 1794 – ?) was a sailor in the United States Navy.
Born in Curacao, Dutch West Indies, Lang was a resident of New Brunswick, New Jersey. Lang was a seaman on board Wasp during her engagement with HMS Frolic 18 October 1812. He was the first man to board the British ship in the closing stage of the action, and his ardor and impetuosity carried the remainder of the boarding party with him.
USS Lang (DD-399) was named for him.
This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
