Ling was an Andermani citizen and an officer of the Imperial Andermani Navy. Holding the rank of Lieutenant in 1913 PD, Ling was part of the superdreadnought IANS Derfflinger's bridge crew. After the Totenkopf Hussars shot and killed Thomas Mercier, Großadmiral von Rabenstrange ordered Ling to call the medic bay and have them remove the body for examination. (HHA5.2: AAoW)