The origin of his name is Hoàng Nguyên,[3] born in 1932 in [4] Hiệp Hòa District, Bắc Giang Province.
The participant in the War against French colonialism and American Imperialism at the age of 15 made him become the youngest attendee in the operation of the Communist Party.
In the Battle of Điện Biên Phủ, he was the superior of Phan Đình Giót (a Hero of People's Armed Forces). His last position was Political Commissar, Secretary of Party Committee and Chairman of Housing and Land Board of The High Command of Tank and Armour in Vietnam. During the time of serving in The arm of Tank and Armour, a large number of soldiers showed their gratitude to the general for the support of receiving a large amount of Right Land for their living. The existence and development of Ministry of Defense was made great contribution by General Hoàng Đăng Huệ.