Ling (Ensign)

Ling was a Human, who served in the Federation Starfleet in its early years in the 22nd century.

History
By 2165, Ling held the rank of ensign and served as helmsman of the USS Essex (NCC-173) under the command of Captain Bryce Shumar.

With the threat of an impending Klingon invasion, Essex was reasigned to the Federation border closest to Klingon space. Ling was killed in action, when the Essex engaged the that tried to disable a Starfleet listening post.