| Đàm Văn Ngụy | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | Văn Chung May 27, 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
|
| Service/branch | People's Army of Vietnam |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | |
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 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]
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]
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