Remains of 33 fallen combatants found
Authorities in the central province of
Quang Ngai have unearthed a mass grave, recovering the remains of 33
soldiers who laid down their lives during the war.
Authorities in the central province of
Quang Ngai have unearthed a mass grave, recovering the remains of 33
soldiers who laid down their lives during the war.
The remains were recovered on Dec. 1 and 2 along with personal effects like hammocks, caps, rubber sandals, mirrors, combs and photos.
Local residents made the initial discovery while work was underway on a drainage system.
Vice Chairman of Quang Ngai city’s People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Hung said, with the information collected and the personal effects, relevant agencies confirmed that the remains are of those of commando unit 506A of the Quang Ngai military section, killed while attacking a prison during its 1968 offensive.
The municipal People’s Committee is planning to hold a memorial service and rebury the remains on Dec. 5./.
The remains were recovered on Dec. 1 and 2 along with personal effects like hammocks, caps, rubber sandals, mirrors, combs and photos.
Local residents made the initial discovery while work was underway on a drainage system.
Vice Chairman of Quang Ngai city’s People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Hung said, with the information collected and the personal effects, relevant agencies confirmed that the remains are of those of commando unit 506A of the Quang Ngai military section, killed while attacking a prison during its 1968 offensive.
The municipal People’s Committee is planning to hold a memorial service and rebury the remains on Dec. 5./.
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