His father, Liu Naiyan, and his comrades-in-arms followed the footprints of the 26th Army in the Jiaodong area for decades, which is a majestic and magnificent landscape that shines brightly. "The Story of a Father in the Age of Peace" reflects the significant contributions made by the predecessors of the 26th Army to defend the country and build the country.
I saw that there were two recorded congresses of the 26th Army Heroes and Models, one in time, one to liberate Shanghai and one to resist US aggression and aid Korea.
4. The First Heroic Model Congress
On the eve of the founding of the People's Republic of China, from August 3 to 7, 1949, the 26th Army held the first Heroic Model Congress in Shanghai.
The task of the congress is to commend the heroic individuals and collectives that emerged in the War of Liberation, publicize the deeds of heroic models, select first-class people's heroes, and set up the banner of carrying out the heroic model movement.
More than 250 delegates from all over the army attended the meeting. Most of these deputies are well-known combat heroes, outstanding work models, and representatives of heroic collectives who have played a major role in accomplishing various arduous tasks. Representatives of the local government, trade unions, student federations, and fraternal units stationed in Shanghai were invited to attend the meeting.
Song Shi, commander of the 9th Corps, took his turn to speak
The commander of the 9 Corps gave instructions at the meeting, the army commander made a report to the meeting, and the heroic model representatives introduced their advanced deeds.
Li Yaowen, military political commissar, delivered a speech at the meeting
Through repeated deliberations and discussions, the conference selected 14 first-class people's heroes:
Chen Yan, director of the 26th Army (female)
Zheng Wenyou, head of the economic unit of the logistics materials section of the 26th Army
Wang Yulin, commander of the 1st Company of the 226th Regiment of the 76th Division
Wang Fengchi, squad leader of the 226th Company of the 226th Regiment of the 76th Division
Liu Jizhen, a transferee of the 2nd Battalion of the 226th Regiment of the 76th Division
Han Yaoting, deputy commander of the 1st Battalion of the 227th Regiment of the 76th Division
The 76th Battalion of the 227th Regiment of the 1st Division supplied Xiang Fu
Liu Jirui, platoon commander of the 2nd Company of the 228th Regiment of the 76th Division
Zhang Junfu, platoon commander of the 77th platoon of the 229th Company of the 1st Regiment of the 3rd Division
Zhu Zuoting, deputy company commander of the 229th Company of the 1st Regiment of the 77th Division
Dou Yuzhong, commander of the 77th Company of the 229th Regiment of the 4th Division
An Rongquan, Company of the 232nd Regiment of the 78th Division
Zhang Xichun, deputy commander of the 2nd Battalion of the 232nd Regiment of the 78th Division
Li Changfa, commander of the 3rd Company of the 234th Regiment of the 78th Division.
On behalf of the leading organs, the army commander issued them with a commendation order.
At the same time, the army commander also announced the heroic model unit and gave the general order commendation:
76th Division, 226th Regiment, 1st Company "Combat Model Company"
76th Company of the 227th Regiment of the 4th Division "Steel Fourth Company"
The 2nd Company of the 227th Regiment of the 76th Division "Model Company of Compliance"
77th Company, 229th Regiment, 1st Division "Anqiu Company"
The 4th Company of the 229th Regiment of the 77th Division "He Qitun Model Company"
The 77th Company of the 229th Regiment of the 9th Division "Nian Zhuangwei Assault Model Company"
77th Company, 229th Regiment, 8th Division "Daigu Company"
The 2nd Company of the 230th Regiment of the 77th Division "Yuxiangpu Combat Model Company"
The 77th Division, the 231st Regiment, the 7th Company, the 7th Company, the "Honor Company" and other 9 heroic model companies.
There are dozens of model platoons, such as "Li Gan's platoon," "Zhang Shenghuai's platoon," "anti-resistance model platoon," "assault model platoon," and "combat winning platoon."
There are more than 100 model classes such as "Liu Guangrong Class", "Chen Shuangtai Class", and "Combat Model Class".
The delegates unanimously expressed that they must cherish the honors given by the leaders of the Corps and the army and the commanders and fighters of the whole army, vigorously guard against arrogance and complacency, and strive to make new contributions in accomplishing new tasks.
5. My father participated in the second Heroic Model Congress
The 26th Army participated in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, especially in the four and fifth battles, and displayed the prestige of the Luzhong Heroic Division, with remarkable results, and a large number of heroic groups and individuals emerged.
In order to commend the advanced and sum up experience, the 26th Army held the second congress of heroes and models in Zhangdian on September 10, 1952, and the representatives were composed of: soldiers with second-class merit or above, cadres above the platoon level with third-class merit or above, one representative from the unit above the class with third-class merit approved by the division and army, and more than 600 veteran heroes and models above the second class attended the meeting as observers.
My father recalled: In accordance with the requirements of the meeting, I personally drafted the materials on the heroic deeds of the 2nd Company of the 1st Battalion of the 230th Regiment of the 77th Division and submitted them to the Party Committee of the Army.
In accordance with the requirements, our 77th Division selected 130 people to participate in the conference, and I was awarded a third-class meritorious service in the Battle of Changjin Lake and participated in the military model congress as a representative.
Zhang Aiping, chief of staff of the East China Military Region, and Tang Liang, director of the Political Department, delivered speeches at the meeting on behalf of the leaders of the East China Military Region and visited the heroic model company. The leading comrades of the 26 th Army delivered a speech at the meeting, encouraging the heroes and heroes to carry forward their honors and strive for greater glory.
The 20th, 27th, 11th, and 24th armies, which had fought side by side in Korea, sent congratulatory letters to the congress one after another, and local mass organizations, factories, and schools showed warm concern for the rally, presented pennants to the rally, and sent delegates to the congress to congratulate them.
In order to fully display the hard-won victory of the 26 th Army in the face of a strong enemy in the years of arduous fighting, the conference introduced the deeds of heroes and models, and held an exhibition of objects and pictures with rich content and vivid images, showing that the officers and men of the 26 th Army created many heroic deeds under extremely difficult conditions with extraordinary heroism, lofty selfless spirit, strong revolutionary perseverance, and high degree of wisdom and talent, thus ensuring the victory of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea and the fulfillment of various tasks.
After being elected by the congress and submitted to the leading organs of the Chinese People's Volunteers and the Corps for approval, the following units and individuals in the whole army have been awarded honorary titles, and those who have been awarded the honorary titles of collective units are:
"Jixiong Mountain Blocking Battle Hero Company" 117 2nd Company of the 230th Regiment of the 230th Division;
"Zhulingshan Blocking Hero Company" 117th Company of the 226th Regiment of the 76th Division;
"Anti-tank Hero Squad" 1178 Squad, 234th Regiment, 9th Regiment, 4th Squad.
Those who won the title of "First-Class People's Hero" are:
Wang Zhaocai, platoon commander of the "Jixiong Mountain Blocking Combat Hero Company" of the 230th Regiment of the 77th Division;
Qin Jianbin, platoon commander of the 2nd Company of the 232nd Regiment of the 11th 78th Division;
Wang Deming, a stretcher of the 5th Company of the 27th Regiment of the 11th 76th Division;
Lei Baosen, the leader of the "anti-tank hero squad" of the 234th Regiment of the 78th Regiment of the 11th Division;
Liu Qingliang was the squad leader of the reconnaissance company of the 231st Regiment of the 77th Division;
Chen Dezhong, commander of the reconnaissance company of the 11th 77th Division (martyr).
18 people won the title of "Second-class People's Hero";
There are 9 people who have won the title of "second-level work model".
According to incomplete statistics, the 26th Army has been awarded 89 first-class national flag medals, 394 second-class national flag medals, and 1,548 military merit medals by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
In addition to the above-mentioned heroic units and individuals, the 77th Division was commended by 16 meritorious servicemen, 338 first-class meritorious service, 781 second-class meritorious service, and 5,954 third-class meritorious service, and 3 companies, 3 platoons, 11 squads, and 3 combat groups were awarded first-class meritorious service, 4 companies, 4 platoons, 15 squads, and 11 combat groups were awarded second-class meritorious service, and 4 companies, 3 platoons, and 16 squads. Five combat groups were awarded third-class meritorious service.
In the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, the 26 th Army made glorious sacrifices to defend the motherland and defend the Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Comrade Zhang Duansheng, commander of the 230 th Regiment, Comrade Sun Hongyan, political commissar of the 76 th Division Artillery Regiment, Comrade Kou Paigui, deputy head of the Army's Special Service Regiment, Comrade Zhao Yan, director of logistics of the 77 th Division, Comrade Du Yongfu, chief of staff of the 78 th Division Artillery Regiment, and Comrade Chen Dezhong, commander of the reconnaissance company of the 77 th Division, a "first-class people's hero," and other revolutionary martyrs. With reverence and deep nostalgia, the delegates of the conference specially held a solemn and solemn memorial ceremony. We are determined to inherit the legacy of the martyrs, walk in the footsteps of the martyrs, and forge ahead bravely on a new journey in the era of peace.
The delegates to the congress said that they should not be arrogant or rash, be conscientious, be modest and prudent, maintain honor, carry forward their achievements, make persistent efforts, and strive to accomplish new combat tasks.
The congress also sent a telegram of tribute to the party Central Committee and Chairman Mao, expressing the mood and respect of the deputies.
My father said: By participating in this meeting, I feel that the 26 th Army's implementation of the combat mission to resist US aggression and aid Korea is not only a commendation, but also a summary review. Received a vivid education in internationalism, patriotism and revolutionary heroism.
Liu Weiping
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