Trần Quý Hai
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Trần Quý Hai (born Bùi Chấn)(1913–1985) was a lieutenant-general in the People's Army of Vietnam active during the First Indochina War, and the Vietnam War.[1] He commanded Việt Cộng forces in Battle of Khe Sanh and Second Battle of Quảng Trị.[2][3]
Quick Facts Lieutenant General, Deputy Chief of General Staff ...
Lieutenant General Trần Quý Hai | |
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Deputy Chief of General Staff | |
In office 1955–1961 | |
President | Hồ Chí Minh |
Minister | Võ Nguyên Giáp |
Personal details | |
Born | Bùi Chấn (1913-05-20)20 May 1913 Sơn Tịnh, Quảng Ngãi, Annam (French protectorate) |
Died | 1985 (aged 71–72) Socialist Republic of Vietnam |
Political party | Communist Party of Vietnam |
Awards | Gold Star Order (posthumously) Ho Chi Minh Order |
Nickname | Võ Văn Khế |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Democratic Republic of Vietnam and later Vietnam |
Branch/service | People's Army of Vietnam |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | Deputy Minister of Ministry of Defence of Vietnam |
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