Đàm Văn Ngụy
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Lieutenant General Đàm Văn Ngụy | |
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Personal details | |
Born | Văn Chung May 27, 1927 Thạch An, Cao Bằng, Tonkin (French protectorate) |
Died | February 15, 2015 Hà Nội, Việt Nam | (aged 87)
Political party | Communist Party of Vietnam |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | People's Army of Vietnam |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Hero of the People's Armed Forces |
Đàm Văn Ngụy (1927–2015) was a lieutenant-general in the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) active during all three Indochina Wars. He led PAVN 316th Division in the Battle of Ban Me Thuot.[1]
In July 1956, Đàm Văn Ngụy was awarded the Hero of the People's Armed Forces. In February 1960, he was appointed to the commander of the 174th Regiment of PAVN 316th Division.[2]
In the Battle of Dak To, Đàm Văn Ngụy commanded the 174th Regiment (Cao - Bắc - Lạng Regiment) (in the formation of PAVN 1st Division) fighting against U.S.Army 173rd Airborne Brigade.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Lietenant general Đàm Văn Ngụy and fierce battles". qdnd.vn. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Lieutenant general Đàm Văn Ngụy". baocaobang.vn. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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