Major Chen Hongjun (Chinese: 陈红军; 20 March 1987[1] – 16 June 2020) was a battalion commander in the People's Liberation Army. He was killed during the 2020–2022 China–India skirmishes[2] and was posthumously decorated with the July 1 Medal for his efforts during the skirmish.[3]
Chen Hongjun | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Native name | 陈红军 |
| Born | 20 March 1987 Longnan, Gansu, China |
| Died | 16 June 2020 (aged 33) Line of Actual Control, Galwan River, Aksai Chin |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | People's Republic of China |
| Service | People's Liberation Army Ground Force |
| Years of service | 2009–2020 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Battles / wars | 2020–2021 China–India skirmishes † |
| Awards | July 1 Medal (posthumous) Medal of Devotion for National Defense |
Life
editChen Hongjun was born into a farming family in Zhangjia Village, Liangdang County, Longnan.[4] Along with his studies he helped his family, looking after the cattle and making bamboo baskets. He also loved noodles, and would help his neighbours work their farms.[4] He attended the local school in Liangdang County after which he was admitted to Northwest Normal University in 2005, and graduated in psychology in 2009. Although he had passed exams for the police, he decided to join the army.[4][5]
Aftermath
edit
Chen died when he was 33, leaving behind his pregnant wife, Xiao Jianwen. The retired military affairs departments of Shaanxi and Gansu provinces provided medical support to Xiao. As she had a degree in music, she was given a teaching job in the Xi'an Conservatory of Music. Chen's son was born on 25 October 2020, and officials in China then worked on settling both mother and son in Xi'an.[6]
References
edit- ^ 今天，是他的生日！
- ^ "PLA officer wounded in China-India border clash 'keen to return'". South China Morning Post. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ 关于"七一勋章"提名建议人选的公示 [Announcement of Nominations and Suggestions for the "July 1st Medal"] (in Chinese). Xinhua News Agency. 31 May 2021. Archived from the original on 31 May 2021.
- ^ a b c 魏光敬 (21 February 2021). 家乡父老追忆烈士陈红军：要把这种卫国戍边精神一代一代传下去|陈红军|卫国戍边-滚动新闻_华商网新闻 [Hometown elders recalled the martyr Chen Hongjun: We must pass on this spirit of defending the country from generation to generation]. news.hsw.cn (Huashang.com). Archived from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ 牺牲烈士陈红军妻子发声：你在那边还好吗？|中国_新浪军事_新浪网 [Sacrifice martyr Chen Hongjun's wife said: Are you okay over there?]. mil.news.sina.com.cn. 20 February 2021. Archived from the original on 21 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ 四位戍边烈士遗属优待抚恤细节首次公布，侮辱戍边英雄，又一人被刑拘！ | 每经网 [The details of the preferential treatment for the survivors of the four marginal martyrs were announced for the first time, insulting the marginal heroes, and another person was detained!]. www.nbd.com.cn. Archived from the original on 21 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
 | This article related to the military of China is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |