Ohn Kyaw Myint

In this Burmese name, the given name is Ohn Kyaw Myint. There is no family name.

Captain Ohn Kyaw Myint (Burmese: အုန်းကျော်မြင့်; died July 27, 1977) was a Burmese army officer who was well known for his unsuccessful coup attempt against the Myanmar government led by General Ne Win.

Military career

Ohn Kyaw Myint graduated from Rangoon University. He had completed OTS (Officer Training School), 29 Intake with the best cadet award.[1] He served as a staff officer under General Kyaw Htin, the commander in chief of the Burmese armed forces.[2]

Trial

Ohn Kyaw Myint plotted coup attempt with other young officer and the plot was uncovered by Military Intelligence. He was found guilty at trial and hanged on July 27, 1977.[1] Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of State Peace and Development Council, who was a junior officer during the time of trial stood as a witness.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ohn Kyaw Myint". June 21, 2011. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  2. ^ a b "The Simple Soldier". Irrawady News. March 2010. Retrieved 2012-06-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)