Chung Tấn Cang
Admiral Chung Tấn Cang (July 22, 1926, Gia Định – January 24, 2007, Bakersfield, California) was a commander of the Republic of Vietnam Navy between 1963 and 1965.
Chung Tấn Cang | |
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Chung Tấn Cang, second from left | |
| Born | July 22, 1926 Gia Định (Saigon) |
| Died | January 24, 2007 Bakersfield, California |
| Allegiance | Republic of Vietnam |
| Service/ | Republic of Vietnam Navy |
| Years of service | 1952–1975 |
| Rank | Vice admiral (phó đô đốc) |
| Commands held | Capital Military District |
Cang took command in November 1963 after Captain Hồ Tấn Quyền, a Ngo Dinh Diem loyalist, was executed during the November 1963 coup that led to Diệm's ouster and execution. Cang was one of the "Young Turks" during the era of military juntas in South Vietnam from 1963 to 1967.
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