According to the family announcement, Lieutenant General Khuat Duy Tien - Hero of the People's Armed Forces - passed away at 4:10 p.m. on November 23, 2024, at the age of 94.
Lieutenant General Khuat Duy Tien was born on February 27, 1931, into a farming family in Dai Dong commune, Thach That district, Son Tay (now part of Hanoi).
During his career, Mr. Khuat Duy Tien has held many different positions in the Vietnam People's Army. He is the former Principal of the Army Officer School 1, former Director of the Military Department of the General Staff, and former Commander of the 3rd Corps.
With his contributions, Lieutenant General Khuat Duy Tien was awarded many noble medals and orders by the Party and State, including: Military Exploit Order (Second Class, Ва), Victory Order against France, Third Class, Resistance War against America, First Class, 2 Exploit Orders, First Class, Glorious Soldier Order (First, Second, Third), 60-year Party membership badge...
On October 30, 2013, he was awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces by the State. In 2023, he was awarded the title of Distinguished Citizen of the Capital.
