Tofor
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Tofor-kon Tete Rengrengmal | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | c.1918 |
| Died | December 1999 (aged 80–81) |
Tofor-kon Tete Rengrengmal (c. 1918 – c. December 1999) was a traditional senior chief from the Malampa Islands of Vanuatu. He was also an army veteran who fought during World War II.[1][clarification needed]
Early life
Tofor-kon Tete Rengrengmal was born around 1918.[2] His father, Chief Bule Tainmal,[better source needed] was a chief in Malampa.[3]
Career
He was recruited by his father, Chief Tainmal, to serve as his bodyguard.[citation needed]
During World War II, he was trained by the United States Army and fought in the Solomon Islands.[4]
Legal disputes and allegations
Tofor faced accusations of involvement in multiple killings, which led to legal disputes with authorities in both France and England. Efforts to pursue legal action were complicated by issues related to the availability and handling of evidence.[citation needed]
