Tofor

Tofor-kon Tete Rengrengmal (c. 1918–December 1999) was a Vanuatuan chief from Malampa Island who was involved in World War II.^{[1][clarification needed]}

Early life and family

Tofor-kon Tete Rengrengmal was born around 1918.^{[citation needed]} His father, Chief Tainmal,^{[2][better source needed]} was a high-ranking chief on Malampa.^{[citation needed]}

Career

In his adolescence, Tofor was known as a "skilled warrior."^{[citation needed]} He was recruited by Chief Bule Tainmal to serve as his bodyguard.^{[citation needed]}

During World War II, Tofor received training from the United States Army of the Allies and saw combat in the Solomon Islands.^{[citation needed]}

Legal disputes and allegations

Tofor was accused of involvement in several killings, leading to disputes with authorities from France and England.^{[citation needed]} Witnesses reportedly attributed these deaths to Tofor's perceived "mystical powers." Legal action by authorities was hampered due to implications relating to evidence.^{[citation needed]}

Legacy and honors

By the time of Chief Bule Tainmal's death in 1972, Tofor had achieved the Meleun Getlam rank.^{[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.^{[citation needed]}

External links

• Lissant Bolton (September 1998). "Chiefs of Vanuatu". Journal of Pacific History. Archived from the original on 4 December 2017.

References

1. Krueger, Joachim I.; Evans, Anthony M.; Heck, Patrick R. (2017-07-20). "Let Me Help You Help Me". Oxford Scholarship Online. doi:10.1093/oso/9780190630782.003.0007.
2. Liotard, Liotard, Georges / Georges. "Ile d'Ambrym (Object: 63921)". www.odsas.net. Retrieved 2024-11-10.