Ngụy Văn Thà
Ngụy Văn Thà | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 January 1943 Trảng Bàng, Tây Ninh province, French Indochina |
| Died | 19 January 1974 (aged 31) Paracel Islands, South Vietnam |
| Allegiance | South Vietnam |
| Branch | Republic of Vietnam Navy |
| Years of service | 1963–1974 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | HQ-17 (Giang đoàn 23) HQ-504 (Qui Nhơn) HQ-331 (Giang pháo hạm) HQ-10 (RVNS Nhật Tảo) |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | National Order of Vietnam Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm |
Ngụy Văn Thà (16 January 1943 - 19 January 1974) was a Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) naval officer. He was commanding officer of the corvette RVNS Nhật Tảo (HQ-10) during the Battle of the Paracel Islands and was killed when a Chinese missile hit the HQ-10's bridge.