George Lang was born September 2, 1924 in Victoria, KS. He graduated from Victoria Rural High School before serving in World War II. Lang served in Austria, Germany, and France as a translator for the Signal Corp. Back home, Lang farmed near Hays, KS. The US Army Signal Corps Units in World War II played a crucial role in the success of war. The Signal Corps was responsible for providing communication services and equipment to all branches of the military, ensuring that messages were delivered quickly and accurately. These units performed vital functions such as transmitting orders, coordinating movements, gathering intelligence, and directing both artillery fire and air support. They also provided critical support for tactical operations such as radio direction finding (RDF) to locate enemy positions. Courtesy of newsmilitary.com