Langgi anak kanang - Kanang anak Langkau: The Iban Warrior

For his bravery in combat at Tanah Hitam, Kanang was nominated and awarded with the on 7 June 1987 and the on 3 June 1981; the two highest awards of gallantry that can be conferred by the Malaysian government.

Secara tepatnya pada 3 Jun 1981, beliau diperkenan oleh Yang di Pertuan Agong untuk menerima Darjah Keberanian Tertinggi Negara, Seri PahlawanGagah Perkasa SP iaitu lebih tinggi daripada penerima Darjah Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara SMN yang membawa gelaran Tun.

Private Abu Abd Rahman died from a gunshot wound to the head that day.

Ketika cuba menarik Nasir dari tembakan, Kanang pula yang menerima tiga tembakan di perut dan mengalami pendarahan teruk.