In 1962, he was appointed commander of the III Corps, which oversaw the region surrounding the capital Saigon, as Diem regarded him as one of his most loyal officers.
He was appointed commander of the III Corps. This was in 1962. The III Corps oversaw the region. Diem regarded him as one of his most loyal officers. The III Corps was surrounding the capital Saigon. Diem regarded him as one of his most loyal officers.