Phạm Văn Phú

Major General Phạm Văn Phú (16 October 1928–– 30 April 1975) was an officer in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam.

In this Vietnamese name, the surname is Phạm. In accordance with Vietnamese custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Phú.
Phạm Văn Phú
Brigadier General John G. Hill, Jr., ADC, 101st Airborne Division and Major General Phú at Camp Eagle turnover ceremony, 1 February 1972
Born(1928-10-16)October 16, 1928
Hà Đông, French Indochina
DiedApril 30, 1975(1975-04-30) (aged 46)
Saigon, South Vietnam
Allegiance
Service/branch
Years of service1953 – 25 October 1955 (Vietnamese National Army)
26 October 1955 – 30 April 1975 (Army of the Republic of Vietnam)
RankMajor general
Commands held1st Division
II Corps
Battles/warsOperation Lam Son 719
Battle of Ban Me Thuot
AwardsCroix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures (2)
Gallantry Cross (South Vietnam) (17)
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