Đàm Văn Ngụy
Lieutenant General Đàm Văn Ngụy | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Văn Chung May 1, 1927 Thạch An, Cao Bằng, Tonkin (French protectorate) |
| Died | February 15, 2015 (aged 87) Hà Nội, Việt Nam |
| Political party | Communist Party of Vietnam |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Democratic Republic of Vietnam and later Vietnam |
| 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 the 7th Infantry Division in the Battle of An Lộc, and the 316th Division in the Battle of Ban Me Thuot.[1][2]
Early years
[edit]Đàm Văn Ngụy was born in Thạch An District of Cao Bằng province on 1st May 1927. He joined Việt Minh in July 1942, then Armed Propaganda Unit for National Liberation in January 1945.[3]
Military career
[edit]In July 1956, Đàm Văn Ngụy was awarded the Hero of the People's Armed Forces. In February 1960, he was appointed to commander of the 174th Regiment of the 316th Division.[3]
In Battle of Dak To, Đàm Văn Ngụy commanded the 174th Regiment (Cao - Bắc - Lạng Regiment) (in the formation of the 1st Infantry Division) fighting against U.S. Army 173rd Airborne Brigade.[2]
In Battle of Lộc Ninh and Battle of An Lộc, Senior Colonel Ngụy led the 7th Infantry Division blocking National Route 13 section between An Lộc and Chơn Thành for 150 days from 5th April 1972 to 28th August 1972.[1][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Lieutenant general Đàm Văn Ngụy passed away". baothainguyen.vn. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Lietenant general Đàm Văn Ngụy and fierce battles". qdnd.vn. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Lieutenant general Đàm Văn Ngụy". baocaobang.vn. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Tàu Ô - Xóm Ruộng intersection in Nguyễn Huệ Campaign 1972". baobinhphuoc.com.vn. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- 1927 births
- 2015 deaths
- Tày people
- People from Cao Bằng province
- People of the Tonkin Protectorate
- Viet Minh members
- Generals of the People's Army of Vietnam
- Members of the 6th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam
- Members of the 7th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam
- North Vietnamese military personnel of the Vietnam War
- People of the First Indochina War
- People of the Vietnam War
- People of the Sino-Vietnamese War