Saturday, June 18, 2016

Chuẩn Tướng Richard J. Tallman Tử Trận tại An Lộc 1972


  1. Richard J. Tallman

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Richard J. Tallman
    Born March 28, 1925
    Wayne County, Pennsylvania
    Died July 9, 1972 (aged 47) An Lộc, South Vietnam
    Place of burial West Point Cemetery
    Allegiance United States United States of America
    Service/branch Emblem of the United States Department of the Army.svg United States Army
    Years of service 1943–1972
    Rank Brigadier General US-O7 insignia.svg
    Commands held Deputy Commander, Third [Military] Regional Assistance Command
    Battles/wars World War II Korean War Vietnam War 
    Awards Silver Star

    Richard J. Tallman (March 28, 1925 – July 9, 1972) was a United States Army brigadier general who was killed by North Vietnamese artillery fire in 1972 during the Battle of An Lộc.[1] He was the last U.S. Army general and last general officer to die in the Vietnam War. He also served in World War II and the Korean War.

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    Early life and family

    He was born in Honesdale, Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
    General Tallman married Miss Evelyn Phillips in 1949, they had seven children.

    Education

    He graduated from Honesdale High School in 1943.
    He graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1949.

    US Army career

    Shortly after graduation he was drafted into the Army and sent to the European theatre. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge as a machine gunner. He later earned a field commission. He subsequently became a cadet at West Point graduating in the Class of 1949 as an infantry officer.
    1st Lt Tallman saw action during the Korean War in 1951-2 with the 3rd Infantry Division.
    He later served as a tactical officer and military history teacher and as assistant commandant of cadets at West Point.

    Vietnam War

    General Tallman served four tours of duty during the Vienam War.
    He served as senior advisor to the ARVN 22nd Infantry Division.
    Then-Lieutenant Colonel Tallman commanded the 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment in 1968-68.
    On 18 June 1971, then-Colonel Tallman became commander of the 3rd Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division.
    On 1 July 1972 he was promoted to Brigadier-General and appointed as Deputy Commander of Third [Military] Regional Assistance Command (TRAC) which was responsible for overseeing all U.S. military advisors throughout the 3rd Military Region.

    Death

    On 9 July 1972, General Tallman and his aides had just landed at An Lộc to observe ARVN counter-offensive operations at the conclusion of the Battle of An Lộc when they were hit by North Vietnamese artillery fire, 3 of the group were killed instantly, while General Tallman and two others were wounded. The wounded men were evacuated to the 3rd Field Hospital in Saigon where General Tallman died of his wounds.[2]He was the last U.S. Army general to die in South Vietnam.

    Memorials

    The Brigadier General Richard J. Tallman Memorial Bridge in Honesdale is named in his honour.[3]

    See also

    References


  2. "Richard Tallman, Brigadier General, United States Army". The Virtual Wall. Retrieved 24 August 2014.

  3. Willbanks, James (2005). The Battle of An Loc. Indiana University Press. p. 145. ISBN 9780253344816.

  4. "BRIGADIER GENERAL RICHARD J. TALLMAN MEMORIAL BRIDGE - DESIGNATION Act of Jul. 7, 2011, P.L. 273, No. 58 Cl. 87" (PDF). Pennsylvania General Assembly. July 7, 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2014.



1 comment:

  1. Nếu cụ Diệm không bị bọn chó Dương Văn Minh và người Mỹ đảo chính và sát hại thì có thể không người Mỹ nào phải chết tại chiến trường VN.

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