11 Facts About Vong Sarendy

Sarendy Vong was a Fleet Admiral in the Khmer Republic.

Vong Sarendy held his most prominent position as the head of the Khmer National Navy from 1970 to 1975 and as a member of the Supreme Committee which ran the Khmer republic during the Phnom Penh siege.

Sarendy Vong was born in Phnom Penh on 3 October 1929.

Vong Sarendy completed his military studies and upon his return to Cambodia in 1957, was appointed Commander of Ream naval base.

Vong Sarendy's internship was cancelled as a result of King Sihanouk's professed allegiance with the People's Republic of China during the Vietnam War.

In 1968, Vong spent a 2-year internship in the prestigious Ecole Militaire in Paris.

Nowadays, Vong Sarendy is recognized as one of the most notable commanders of the Khmer National Navy.

Vong Sarendy was listed as one of the committee's twelve members.

Admiral Vong Sarendy was credited for maintaining high levels of efficiency, discipline and morale in the ranks of the Khmer National Navy during the Cambodian Civil War, mainly due to sufficient rice rations, good leadership in the field and prompt payment of wages.

Vong Sarendy makes a short appearance in King Sihanouk's 1969 film Shadow Over Angkor, were he portrays an officer in the Khmer Royal Navy.

Vong Sarendy appears in Richard Marcinko's book, Rogue Warrior, which includes an account of the Cambodian Civil War.