Minh Van Nguyen, 88, of Harrisburg, passed away on December 21, 2022 in the Hershey Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1934, son of the late Dien Van Nguyen and Tran Thi Dong. Mr. Nguyen was a Colonel in the South Vietnamese Military. Minh is survived by three daughters: Catherine Doyne; Jean Nguyen-Cole and Anne Nguyen; two sons: David and Charles Nguyen, and five grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lan Cam Hoang and daughter, Linda Le. A private family service will be held in the Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey. Interment will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Lancaster, PA.
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Đã từ trần ngày 20 Tháng 12 năm 2022 tại PA Hoa Kỳ
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Minh Văn Nguyễn, 88 years, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania passed away on December 21, 2022 at Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Lan Cẫm Hoàng. Born on May 8, 1934 in Vũng-Tàu, South Vietnam, Minh was the son of the late Điện Văn Nguyễn and Trần Thị Đông.
A son of an architect, Mr. Nguyễn attended the South Vietnamese Junior Military Academy, while serving under the rank of Sergeant in the French Army (1952-1953). This service to the French Army gave him an opportunity to complete his higher education at the National Military Academy of Vietnam in Đà Lạt, where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1958. He also attended advanced military training at the Command and General Staff College (1959) and Senior Officer Intelligence Orientation Course (1966).
From 1973 to 1975, Mr. Nguyễn served concurrently as a Sector Commander and as Chief (Governor) of Kiến Phong Province near Mekong Delta, South Vietnam. He commanded over 9,000 soldiers and was responsible for the well-being of over 450,000 citizens. An Inter-Agency Task Force Area Coordinator once characterized Mr. Nguyễn’s leadership as aggressive decisiveness that “earned the respect of not only his men, but of his superiors as well.”
Mr. Nguyễn was highly respected within the former Army Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) and the U.S. military paratrooper community. This included the Sư Đoàn Nhảy Dù and XVIII Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and Special Forces as Commander of ARVN 6th Airborne Battalion (1958-1970). His commitment to the airborne community was demonstrated by completing French Military Parachute School and Vietnamese Military Free-Fall School.
In 1967, the U. S Army awarded Mr. Nguyễn the Silver Star Medal for his gallantry in action, where he selflessly put his men above him and was not concerned for his own personal safety as he carried out masterful battlefield tactics against intense enemy fire. As a result, his unit achieved a notable battlefield victory over a larger and determined enemy force.
In addition, Mr. Nguyễn served as a Commander of a Strategic Intelligence Unit called “Thunder Tiger” Force (1972-1973), and as the ARVN Corp Inspector General (1972-1973).
Mr. Nguyễn attained the rank of colonel in the South Vietnamese Army during the Vietnam War. After the fall of Saigon in 1975, he heroically led his family and friends from Vietnam to America to escape communism. He and his family were sponsored by a Lutheran Church in Milton, PA, to start their new life in the United States of America! He worked hard to give his family a second chance to live, thrive, and serve our country. He held several job positions until he retired as Chief of the Information Center at Svedala Industries, Danville, PA.
Mr. Nguyễn’s men, peers, and superiors characterized him as honorable, selfless, loyal in fighting for democracy. His children remember him as a caring, hardworking, and humble father. After the Vietnam War, his priorities focused on raising his family in the United States. Although he was raised as a Confucian, Mr. Nguyễn had since converted to Christianity. He had a strong belief that God is above all things. Mr. Nguyễn exemplified the loving and caring grandfather by helping his daughters’ families to raise their children. He travelled around the world visiting his children and grandchildren in Hawaii, California, the Carolinas, and Europe. He also visited his brother and family in Australia. His unconditional love and caring for his family members will be cherished forever.
Self-maintenance was another one of Mr. Nguyễn’s priorities. He was recognized by a local gym for logging 300 miles of swimming annually, while also walking one to two miles daily.
Mr. Nguyễn is survived by three daughters: Catherine Doyne, Jean Nguyễn-Cole, and Anne Nguyễn; two sons: Charles and David Nguyễn; and five grandchildren.
Mr. Nguyễn was the husband of the late Lan Cẫm Hoàng and father of the late Linda Lê.
A private family service will be held in the Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey. Interment will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Lancaster, PA.
Khanh Lu
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Pham Hoa
Sat, Dec 24 at 10:18 AM
Đại tá NVMinh về SLL trong thời gian ngắn dưới thời kỳ Đại tá Nu (khoảng 69/70) và sau đó đi làm tỉnh trưởng ở đâu đó trong thời gian tôi làm CVP/GĐ. Tôi chi gặp Ông ta khi tại BCH Nha mà thôi.
Cho tôi gửi lời chia buồn cùng tang quyến nếu Hòa và TH có chính thức phân ưu. Nhân dịp này cho tôi chia buồn với gia quyến cùa cố Đề Đốc HVKThoại. Cám ơn Hòa nhiều.
Quý NT và anh em NKT có tin tức hay hình ảnh của Đại Tá Nguyễn Văn Minh xin chuyển.
ReplyDeleteĐT Minh rất thành công trong cuộc sống dân sự và nghề nghiệp bên Hoa Kỳ, đã từng trở thành Chief Information Center cho công ty tư nhân Scadala Industries ở Danville, tiểu bang Pennsylvania.
ReplyDeleteĐT. Minh, theo nhóm Advisors Team 162, là Tiểu Đoàn Trưởng TĐ6ND váo khoảng 1968, sau đó, có 1 thời là CHT của Sở Liên Lạc Biệt kích Lôi Hổ (72-73). Trước 75, ĐT Minh là Tỉnh Trưởng kiêm Tiểu Khu Trưởng Kiến Phong (1973-1975).
Tang lễ, theo ý nguyện của người quá cố sẽ chỉ được tổ chức trong gia đình. Một người con gái đã lập gia đình của ĐT Minh đã chính thức từ chối lời đề nghị của 1 thành viên nhóm Cố Vấn 162 muốn đại diện nhóm đến tham dự buối lễ và chia buồn cùng tang gia.
RIP, Colonel Nguyên Van Minh.
Đại tá Minh cũng là em hay anh? Đại tá Nguyễn văn Thọ nguyên LĐT/ LĐ III ND năm 1971
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Minh Văn Nguyễn, 88 years, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania passed away on December 21, 2022 at Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Lan Cẫm Hoàng. Born on
ReplyDeleteMay 8, 1934 in Vũng-Tàu, South Vietnam, Minh was the son of the late Điện Văn Nguyễn and Trần Thị Đông.
A son of an architect, Mr. Nguyễn attended the South Vietnamese Junior Military Academy, while serving under the rank of Sergeant in the French Army (1952-1953). This service to the French Army gave him an opportunity to complete his higher education at the National Military Academy of Vietnam in Đà Lạt, where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1958. He also attended advanced military training at the Command and General Staff College (1959) and Senior Officer Intelligence Orientation Course (1966).
From 1973 to 1975, Mr. Nguyễn served concurrently as a Sector Commander and as Chief (Governor) of Kiến Phong Province near Mekong Delta, South Vietnam. He commanded over 9,000 soldiers and was responsible for the well-being of over 450,000 citizens. An Inter-Agency Task Force Area Coordinator once characterized Mr. Nguyễn’s leadership as aggressive decisiveness that “earned the respect of not only his men, but of his superiors as well.”
Mr. Nguyễn was highly respected within the former Army Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) and the U.S. military paratrooper community. This included the Sư Đoàn Nhảy Dù and XVIII Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and Special Forces as Commander of ARVN 6th Airborne Battalion (1958-1970). His commitment to the airborne community was demonstrated by completing French Military Parachute School and Vietnamese Military Free-Fall School.
In 1967, the U. S Army awarded Mr. Nguyễn the Silver Star Medal for his gallantry in action, where he selflessly put his men above him and was not concerned for his own personal safety as he carried out masterful battlefield tactics against intense enemy fire. As a result, his unit achieved a notable battlefield victory over a larger and determined enemy force.
In addition, Mr. Nguyễn served as a Commander of a Strategic Intelligence Unit called “Thunder Tiger” Force (1972-1973), and as the ARVN Corp Inspector General (1972-1973).
Mr. Nguyễn attained the rank of colonel in the South Vietnamese Army during the Vietnam War. After the fall of Saigon in 1975, he heroically led his family and friends from Vietnam to America to escape communism. He and his family were sponsored by a Lutheran Church in Milton, PA, to start their new life in the United States of America! He worked hard to give his family a second chance to live, thrive, and serve our country. He held several job positions until he retired as Chief of the Information Center at Svedala Industries, Danville, PA.
ReplyDeleteMr. Nguyễn’s men, peers, and superiors characterized him as honorable, selfless, loyal in fighting for democracy. His children remember him as a caring, hardworking, and humble father. After the Vietnam War, his priorities focused on raising his family in the United States. Although he was raised as a Confucian, Mr. Nguyễn had since converted to Christianity. He had a strong belief that God above all things. Mr. Nguyễn exemplified the loving and caring grandfather by helping his daughters’ families to raise their children. He travelled around the world visiting his children and grandchildren in Hawaii, California, the Carolinas, and Europe. He also visited his brother and family in Australia. His unconditional love and caring for his family members will be cherished forever.
Self-maintenance was another one of Mr. Nguyễn’s priorities. He was recognized by a local gym for logging 300 miles of swimming annually, while also walking one to two miles daily.
Mr. Nguyễn is survived by three daughters: Catherine Doyne, Jean Nguyễn-Cole, and Anne Nguyễn; two sons: Charles and David Nguyễn; and five grandchildren.
Mr. Nguyễn was the husband of the late Lan Cẫm Hoàng and father of the late Linda Lê.
A private family service will be held in the Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey. Interment will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Lancaster, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Milton Lutheran Church, 100 Mahoning Street, Milton, PA 17847, Phone: (570) 742-4601, or the Wounded Warrior Project. P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, online donations at