He fought valiantly alongside U.S. troops in Vietnam as a battalion commander in the South Vietnamese Army. suffering 10 years in a Communist reeducation camp for aiding Americans. Along with other South Vietnamese soldiers who helped the U.S.. Mr. Nguyen was allowed to immigrate into the United States. and moved to the Syracuse area in 1990. He began to assist refugees from Vietnam and other Southeast Asian nations in learning to drive. find jobs. learn English. and register to vote. He led the Vietnamese Community of Syracuse and the Vietnamese Veterans. and worked tirelessly to build a sense of community and improve conditions in Syracuses North Side. where many Vietnamese immigrants live. One of his crowning achievements. Mr.
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