Tongwan Fanmung ( fr. Thongvan Fanmuong ) - Cambodian military leader, an active participant in the civil war 1970-1975. in the spring of 1975 - Supreme Commander of the Khmer National Armed Forces (FUNK)
| Tongwan Fanmung | |
|---|---|
| fr Thongvan fanmuong | |
| Affiliation |  Cambodia |
| Years of service | ? - 1975 |
| Rank | general |
| Commanded | Khmer National Armed Forces |
| Battles / Wars | Civil war in cambodia |
| Connections | Sostenie fernandez |
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Biography
He graduated from the military academy École d'État Major and École de Guerre in France. Tongwan Fanmung was a Republican and held anti-communist rightist views. He held the rank of General of the Khmer National Armed Forces (FUNK). During the civil war of 1970-1975. participated in hostilities against the Khmer Rouge. In October 1972, he made an official visit to Taiwan on the occasion of the holiday of Two Dozen , where he headed the delegation of Cambodia (Khmer Republic) [1] .
He was in the close circle of the Chief of Staff of the Funk General Sostene Fernandez . Replaced him in this post after his resignation in the spring of 1975. In April 1975 he participated in the defense of Phnom Penh , commanded the remnants of the army of Lon Nol . He was the last commander of the republican army remaining in Phnom Penh.
See also
- Dien Del
Notes
Links
- www.lexisnexis.com (English)