The Saigon Execution, 1 February 1968 by Eddie Adams (America, 1933-2004) Nguyễn Văn Lém, often referred to as Bảy Lốp, was an officer of the Viet Cong with the rank of captain. He was summarily executed in Saigon by Republic of Vietnam General Nguyễn Ngọc Loan during the Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War. A photo of the execution won the 1969 Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography ...