What companies, platoons, and squads are named after heroes in the volunteer army?
During the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, the Chinese People’s Volunteers fought bloody battles and slayed the enemy heroically. A large number of heroic troops emerged, including more than 6,100 collective units with third-class merit or higher; many organizational units were awarded various honorary titles by higher-level agencies, among which the military and above agencies approved Nearly 300 honorary titles were awarded.
Among these honorary titles, some are named after places, some are named after battles, some are named after styles such as "steel," "sharp", and "tiger", and some are named after heroes.
And there are more than 20 named after heroes.
Yang Gensi, a super hero of the Volunteer Army, has made great contributions 4 times and 5 minor contributions during the War of Liberation. He was named a combat model twice and won the titles of "Blasting King" and "East China First Class People's Hero".
In 1950, he attended the National Congress of Fighting Heroes and was elected as the National Fighting Hero.
In the same year, he participated in the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's entry into North Korea and served as the 3rd company commander of the 172 regiment, 58th Division of the 20th Army of the Volunteer Army.
On the evening of November 29, 1950, in the Second Battle of Xia Jie Yuli, he was ordered to lead the company's three platoons to stick to the Kokaolin position. In the fierce battle, he led the entire platoon to retreat 8 consecutive US group attacks.
When the U.S. army launched the 9th offensive, he was only left on the ground. When the enemy forces swarmed up, he resolutely picked up the explosive kit and rushed into the enemy group, and died with more than 40 enemies, using blood and life. Fulfilled the oath of "people are on the ground"!
On May 9, 1952, the leadership of the Chinese People's Volunteers decided to post the special merits of Yang Gensi, awarded the title of "Super Hero", and decided to name the company where Yang Gensi was alive "Yang Gensi Lian".
The 20th Army of the Volunteer Army awarded the company the honorary title of "Yang Gensi Platoon" on the 3rd platoon.
"Yang Gen Silian" and "Yang Gen Si Pai" are the only two volunteer army heroes officially named after the same hero.
On October 29, 1953, Xinhua News Agency broadcasted the "List of Heroes, Models, and Special Men of the Chinese People's Volunteers". Two martyrs Yang Gensi and Huang Jiguang were at the top of the list, and both won the two highest honors of Special Hero and Special Hero.
"Yang Gen Silian" receives the honorary award flag
"Yang Gen Silian" Honor Award Banner
In addition to nationally renowned flag figures such as Yang Gensi and Huang Jiguang, there are many heroes whose names are not familiar to people, such as:
Qiao Hengzhi, director of the health center of the 2nd Battalion, 358th Regiment, 120th Division, 40th Army, Volunteer Army.
During the War of Liberation, he successfully completed field rescue missions many times, made great contributions 6 times, and won the title of "battle hero" and "red rescuer".
In September 1950, he attended the National Congress of Fighting Heroes.
In October, he participated in the Chinese People’s Volunteers’ mission to the frontline of the Korean War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. They braved US planes for several times and rescued a large number of wounded.
On November 6th, he took the initiative to rescue the wounded for the neighboring troops during the battle in Pyeongdong, Bocheon, North Korea.
On January 25, 1951, the 40th Army of the Volunteer Army awarded him posthumously as a "model Communist Party member" and named the camp health center where he was alive "Qiao Hengzhi Hero Health Center."
Rescue hero Qiao Hengzhi
Ye Yongan, deputy squad leader of 8th squad, 9th company, 242th regiment, 81st Division, 27th Army of the Volunteer Army.
On November 28, 1950, Ye Yongan was ordered to lead a team to fight against enemy tanks during the second battle in Xinxingli in the Second War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
They wit and bravely blew up four enemy tanks in succession, and made outstanding achievements for the victory of the battle.
After the war, the 9th Corps of the Volunteer Army awarded Ye Yongan a special class and awarded the title of "anti-tank hero"; and gave the Ye Yongan group a collective special class and awarded the honorary title of "Ye Yongan team."
Guo Zhongtian, the platoon leader of 1 company and 2 platoons of the 337th regiment of the 113th division of the 38th Army of the Volunteer Army.
On November 30, 1950, in the second battle of Longyuanli to intercept and flee the enemy, he led the entire platoon to retreat more than 10 American offensives, wiped out more than 200 enemies, seized 6 artillery pieces and 58 cars, creating a fierce battle. The miracle of no casualties in the entire platoon.
In June 1951, the leadership of the Volunteer Army named the platoon "Guo Zhongtian Heroes Platoon".
In January 1952, the leadership of the Volunteer Army awarded Guo Zhongtian the title of "First Class Fighting Hero" with special merit.
Guo Zhongtian, a special hero and a first-class combat hero
An Bingxun, the platoon leader of 1 company and 1 platoon of the 373 regiment of the 125th division of the 42nd Army of the Volunteer Army.
On November 29, 1950, in the second battle of Xincangri, he led the platoon to capture 3 hills in a row, killing and wounding more than 30 enemies.
On January 1, 1951, in the battle to conquer Daochengxian, he led the entire platoon into the enemy's position, and died gloriously after killing a large number of enemies.
The Volunteer Army Headquarters awarded An Bingxun the title of "Second-Class Fighting Hero" and "Special Meritorious Serviceman", and the 42nd Army of the Volunteer Army awarded the platoon the honorary title of "An Bingxun Hero Platoon", which is a collective first-class merit.
Zheng Jiagui, the 6th company commander of the 370th regiment of the 124th division of the 42nd Army of the Volunteer Army.
At the beginning of 1951, Zheng Jiagui led the 6 companies to defend the Longtou Lixishan for 17 days and nights during the battle to resist the leader of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
On the last day of holding the position, the 6th company fought hand-to-hand with more than 200 enemies.
When a group of enemies surrounded Zheng Jiagui, he blasted a pack of explosives and died with the enemy.
After the war, the 6th company was awarded the honorary title of "Zheng Jiagui Hero Company" by the 42nd Corps of the Volunteer Army, and recorded a great contribution.
Mao Guochen, the second company squad leader of the 358th regiment of the 120th division of the 40th Army of the Volunteer Army.
In April 1951, in the fourth battle, Mao Guochen led the whole class to hold on to the 525 highlands southwest of Guangdi, fighting for more than 5 hours, repelling four attacks by two enemy companies, killing and wounding more than 100 enemies.
After the war, Mao Guochen received special merits, and the Political Department of the Volunteer Army awarded him the title of "second-level hero" and the honorary titles of "second-level combat hero class" and "Mao Guochen class".
In Pangong, the Volunteer Army's 20th Army 58th Division 174 Regiment 3 company 1 platoon leader.
On May 29, 1951, he led the entire platoon to fight for more than 30 hours in the defense operations of the Hwacheon area during the fifth battle, repelling the enemy 13 times, killing and wounding more than 150 enemies.
When the platoon fought with only 45 bullets and 10 grenades left, he bravely broke through and returned to the army safely.
After the war, Yu Pangong made special contributions and won the title of "First Class Hero".
The volunteers awarded the platoon the honorary title of "Yupangong Grand Service Platoon".
Principal hero and first-class combat hero in Pan Palace
Wang Jingqiang, squad leader of the 537th Regiment of the 179th Division of the 60th Army of the Volunteer Army.
In May 1951, in the second phase of the Fifth Battle, the 537 regiment served as a blocking mission. Six comrades including Wang Jingqiang and deputy squad leader Jin Jongchu formed an anti-tank team.
Before departure, the dry food bags of the six warriors were empty. The battalion commander asked the messenger to bring his own dry food bags, but the messenger shook the dry food bags and said, "We have no more." Wang Jingqiang said, "Don't look for it. We have to kill the enemy tanks when we are hungry.” The anti-tank team used terrain to climb up two enemy tanks, stuffed cluster grenades into the tank cover, blow up the tanks, and blocked the path of the enemy's subsequent tanks. The main force's attempts to crush the enemy's division and encirclement created favorable conditions.
Wei Jie, commander of the 60th Corps of the Volunteer Army, said excitedly: "Six hungry soldiers used such simple weapons to repel a mechanized column of the US military. This fully proves that our soldiers can overcome any difficulties!" Then he personally Instruct the political workers of the 60th Army: "Their battles have a very good exemplary significance. The hero must be credited collectively, and it should be rated as first-class merit!"
After the war, the two anti-tank heroes Wang Jingqiang and Kim Jong-chu earned first-class merit at the same time. Wang Jingqiang was in the class Rongji collective first-class merit, and the 3rd Corps of the Volunteer Army awarded the class the honorary title of "Wang Jingqiang Class".
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According to the "List of Heroes and Model Units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and Armed Police Forces" (formerly compiled by the Organization Department of the General Political Department), during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, the following collectives of the Chinese People's Volunteers were named heroes and awarded honorary titles by agencies above the military:
"Wang Fengjiang Platoon" (1 platoon, 7th company, 347 regiment, 116th Division, 39th Army, Volunteer Army)
"Qiao Hengzhi Hero Health Center" (Health Center of the 2nd Battalion, 358th Regiment, 120th Division, 40th Army of the Volunteer Army)
"Lou Diangui Battle Hero Platoon" (5 company, 2 platoons of the 378th regiment, 126th division, 42nd Army of the Volunteer Army)
"Ye Yongan Group" (8th company, 242th regiment, 81st division, 27th Army, 9th company)
"Guo Zhongtian Hero Platoon" (Volunteer Army 38th Army 113th Division 337 Regiment 1 company 2 platoons)
"Zhang Fushan Hero Platoon" (2 platoons, 2 companies, 374 regiments, 126 divisions, 42nd Army, Volunteers)
"Zheng Jiagui Hero Company" (6th Company, 370th Regiment, 124th Division, 42nd Corps, Volunteer Army)
"Mao Guochen Class" (2nd company and 3 rows of the 358th regiment, 120th Division, 40th Army, Volunteer Army)
"Yang Gensi Lian" (3rd Company, 172 Regiment, 58th Division, 20th Army, Volunteer Army)
"Ji Chengzhou Fighting Hero Platoon" (5 company and 1 platoon of the 378th regiment of the 126th division of the 42nd Army of the Volunteers)
"Wang Ying Class" (Volunteer Army 50th Army 148 Division 444 Regiment 2nd Company)
"Wang Changgui Fighting Hero Squad" (9th group of 3 company, 445 regiment, 149th division, 50th army, Volunteer Army)
"Huang Jin Platoon" (3 platoons, 8th company, 232 regiment, 78th Division, 26th Army, Volunteer Army)
"Yupangong Dagong Platoon" (Volunteer Army 20th Army 58th Division 174 Regiment 3 company 1 row)
"Lin Ting Standard Platoon" (Volunteer Army, 26th Corps, 77 Division, 230 Regiment, 4 Company and 2 Platoons)
"Wang Guiwen Class" (Squad 3, 9th Company, 535th Regiment, 179th Division, 60th Army, Volunteer Army)
"Wang Jingqiang squad" (6th company, 11th squad, 537 regiment, 179 division, 60th army, Volunteer Army)
"Ma Weihua Steel Company" (8th Company, 599 Regiment, 200th Division, 67th Army of the Volunteers)
"Liu Dongwu Platoon" (2 platoons, 8th company, 598th regiment, 200th Division, 67th Army of the Volunteers)
"An Bingxun Hero Platoon" (1 platoon, 1 company, 373 regiment, 125th Division, 42nd Army, Volunteer Army)
"Li Qingshan Class" (Volunteer Army 20th Army 58 Division 172 regiment 2 company 60 artillery squad)
"Yang Gensi Platoon" (3 platoons, 3 companies, 172 regiments, 58th Division, 20th Army, Volunteers)
"Wang Xuecai squad" (8 squadrons of 1st battalion, 173rd regiment, 58th Division, 20th Army, Volunteer Army)
"Xu Hua Gong Platoon" (2 Platoons of 9th Company, 93rd Regiment, 31st Division, 12th Army, Volunteer Army)
"Shi Hei Ze Hero Platoon" (Volunteer Army 16th Army 32 Division Tank Self-Propelled Artillery 237 Regiment 6 Company 2 Platoon)
Units awarded honorary titles (named after heroes) are generally squads, platoons, and companies, with the highest being a company.
The time granted was between 1951 and 1953:
Among them, "Wang Fengjiang Platoon" (January 6, 1951) was the first volunteer army hero group named after a hero; "Zheng Jiagui Hero Company" (April 14, 1951) was the first volunteer army named after a hero Company of Heroes.
The company where Huang Jiguang was alive, the 6th company of the 133th Regiment of the 45th Division of the 15th Army of the Volunteer Army. On May 11, 1991, he was awarded the honorary title of "Model Sixth Airborne Force" by the Air Force; on October 7, 1998, he was awarded the "Pioneer in Flood Fighting Rescue" by the Air Force. Company" honorary title; on August 25, 2009, the Air Force awarded the company the honorary title of "Huang Jiguang Hero Company". It was the last original Volunteer Hero Company named after a hero.
Huang Jiguang's company won many honorary titles before his death
The hero's name shines through the ages, and the collective named after the hero will always inherit the heroic spirit, and forge ahead on the road of strengthening the army in the new era, and create greater glory!
Today "Yang Gen Silian"
(The author Xu Ping, an expert in military history)