Kanang anak Langkau
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WO1 Temenggong Datuk Kanang anak Langkau, SP, PGB, PGBK, PBS (Rt) (2 March 1945 – 3 January 2013) was a Malaysian hero and soldier from the Iban Dayak community in Sarawak. He was in the Royal Ranger Regiment and Regimental Sergeant Major of 8 Renjer (8th Rangers) of the Malaysian Army with his tag number 901378. He was awarded the Panglima Gagah Berani and Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa medals from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ahmad Shah on 3 June 1981. He is the sole recipient of both the Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa and Pingat Gagah Berani, and was the last living recipient of the Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa.[1]
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Quick Facts Yang Berbahagia DatukKanang Anak Langkau SP PGB PGBK PBS, Born ...
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Born | (1945-03-02)2 March 1945[1] Julau, 3rd Division, Raj of Sarawak (Now under Sarikei Division, Sarawak, Malaysia) |
Died | 3 January 2013(2013-01-03) (aged 67) Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia |
Allegiance | United Kingdom (1962–1963) Malaysia (1963–2013) |
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Years of service | 1962–1983 |
Rank | Warrant Officer 1 |
Unit | Royal Ranger Regiment (Malaysian Army) |
Commands held | 8th Rangers Regimental Sergeant Major |
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