Major General Nguyễn Khoa Nam (23 September 1927 – 30 April 1975) was a native of Đà Nẵng and served in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). He received his primary education at the École des Garçons in Đà Nẵng and graduated in 1939. After joining the French-sponsored Vietnam National Army (VNA), he attended the Thủ Đức Military Academy and graduated in 1953.
Nguyễn Khoa Nam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 September 1927 Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, French Indochina |
| Died | 30 April 1975 (aged 47) Cần Thơ, Vietnam |
| Allegiance |  State of Vietnam South Vietnam |
| Service |  Army of the Republic of Vietnam |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Vietnamese name | |
| Vietnamese | Nguyễn Khoa Nam |
|---|---|
| Hán-Nôm | 阮科南 |
Military service
editAs a sub-lieutenant, his (chuan uy's) first assignment was to an airborne unit. He served in various positions within the VNA during the First Indochina War (1953–1955) and joined the ARVN in 1955. He served as a lieutenant in the airborne, a company commander in the 7th Airborne Battalion, a major in command of 5th Airborne Battalion, as lieutenant colonel (and later colonel) of the 3rd Airborne Brigade.
In January 1970 he was appointed as commander of the 7th Division where he was credited with making remarkable progress and later promoted to Brigadier general.[1]: 365–6 He then served as a major general commanding IV Corps Tactical Zone.
His numerous decorations include the National Order of Vietnam Fourth Class medal and National Order of Vietnam Third Class medal. As a Major general, he liked to carried out operations across Mekong Delta to prevent VC taking over any regional districts.
On 30 April 1975, with the Fall of Saigon, rather than fleeing the country or surrendering, he and his deputy commander, General Lê Văn Hưng shot themselves dead. He was buried at Cần Thơ Military Cemetery the following day. [citation needed]
References
edit- ^ Clarke, Jeffrey (1998). The U.S. Army in Vietnam Advice and Support: The Final Years, 1965-1973 (PDF). U.S. Army Center of Military History. ISBN 978-1518612619.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
External links
edit- Nguyễn Khoa Nam's Official site
- VNAF The Republic of Vietnam Air Force - Không Quân Việt Nam Cộng Hòa Archived 2018-12-15 at the Wayback Machine
- Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Reunion 2003
- Vietnam War Bibliography: The ARVN and the RVN
- History of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam
- Hue Massacre Tet Offensive Photos
- Liberation of Giai Phong Dan Toi from Communist Viet Cong by Army of the Republic of Vietnam: Photos
- The Battle for Hue, 1968 by James H. Willbanks
- The Final Day of My Husband's Life [1]
- http://www.nguyenkhoanam.com
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