Tofor
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Tofor-kon Tete Rengrengmal (c. 1918 – c. December 1999) was a chief from the Malampa islands of Vanuatu. Rengrengmal was a veteran who fought in World War II.[1][clarification needed]
Life
[edit | edit source]Early life
[edit | edit source]Tofor-kon Tete Rengrengmal was born around 1918.[2] His father, Chief Bule Tainmal,[better source needed] was a high-ranking chief in Malampa.[3]
Career
[edit | edit source]He was recruited by his father, Chief Tainmal, to serve as his bodyguard.[citation needed]
During World War II, Tofor was trained by the United States Army. He fought in the Solomon Islands.[4]
Legal disputes and allegations
[edit | edit source]Tofor was accused of involvement in several killings, leading to disputes with authorities from France and England.[citation needed] Legal action by authorities was hampered due to implications relating to evidence.[citation needed]
Legacy and honours
[edit | edit source]By the time of Chief Bule Tainmal’s death in 1972, Tofor had achieved the rank of Meleun Getlam.[citation needed] He presided over the death ceremony for his father and fulfilled his Mal rank obligations on the same day.[citation needed] Tofor died in December 1999.[5]
External links
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References
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