Putong Vang Her Vue’s

Putong Vang Her Vue’s parents are Pa Nyiag Moua and former Taseng Xia Yeng Vue. Putong Vang Her Vue was born on April 8, 1929 in the Village of Nava, Samthong, XiengKhouang, Laos. He is the oldest of all his nineteen (19) siblings with nine (9) brothers and eleven (11) sisters. Vang Her married to Mai Yia Yang on January 28, 1948 in the Village of Pha Huana, XiengKhouang Laos. Putong Vang Her’s in-laws are Kia Thao and former Txoov Kav Nhia Tou Yang. They had total of six (6) children with three (3) sons and three (3) daughters.

In 1955, the Laotian government elected Vang Her for public official as a Putong/State Representative in the Village of Nava, Samthong, XeingKhouang, Laos. Putong Vang Her served the position until 1975 when the communist took over Pathet Laos.

In 1961 to 1966 Putong Vang Her was recruited to joined the French IndoChina soldiers. He served in the army for five years. In 1967 to 1972 he became the Captain and served under General Vang Pao during the CIA involvement of Laos.

In 1978, Putong Vang Her and his family fled to the Refugee Camp of Ban Vinai, Thailand. Putong Vang Her and Mai Yia had a total of seven (7) children with five (5) sons and two (2) daughters. In September 20, 1980 Putong Vang Her and his family migrated to the United States of America. Putong Vang Her and Mai Yia Yang have a total of 108 grandchildren. He and his family currently resides in the State of Minnesota.