Background
TRAN, General was born on December 15, 1925.
TRAN, General was born on December 15, 1925.
President Diem 1960, took part in coup against him 1963. With General Nguyen Khan led coup removing General Duong Van Minh 1964. Defence Minister and C.- in-C. 1964.
Ambassador to United States of America 1964-1965, to Republic of China 1965-1968.
Minister of the Interior 1968-1973, Deputy Prime Minister March-August 1969, Prime Minister 1969-1975, Minister of Defence 1972-1975. Fled to Taiwan April 1975.