[Explanation] Recently, the remains of the eighth batch of Chinese People's Volunteers in South Korea returned to China. Talking about this, Wei Tianlu, a 91-year-old veteran of the Korean War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, still can't hide his excitement.
[Concurrent] Wei Tianlu
I cried when I watched TV, and cried when I watched the coffins of those comrades.
[Explanation] Wei Tianlu now lives in Zhongning County, Zhongwei City, Ningxia. Recently, a reporter from China News Agency came to Wei Tianlu's home and listened to him telling the dusty past more than 70 years ago.
[Explanation] In June 1950, the Korean War broke out.
In October of that year, the Chinese People's Volunteers entered the Korean War one after another. Wei Tianlu became one of them and served as a health worker in the 579 regiment of the 193 division of the 65th Army.
[Explanation] In early February 1951, Wei Tianlu rushed across the Yalu River with the troops to the Korean battlefield.
[Concurrent] Wei Tianlu
By the time of (North Korea) 5 (6) days, quite a lot of (warriors) were left behind. There were more than 100 people in the company who had kicked their feet, stomped on their stomachs, and were dissatisfied.
In the end, the instructor and company commander decided: Wei Tianlu, pick you out to take away those who fell behind.
It is absolutely impossible for you to throw away one person for me, and to throw away one person will be dealt with by military law.
Until the end, (I) received a minimum of 7 people, and a maximum of 13 people at a time. In more than 20 days, I did not lose a single person, and brought them all to the army.
[Explanation] In April of that year, Wei Tianlu followed a large army and participated in the battle to break through the Linjin River that he will never forget.
[Concurrent] Wei Tianlu
Opposite us on the Linjin River is the 29th British Brigade. Landmines buried on the shore, electric wire nets pulled from the water, electric grids pulled from the water, and four planes above (in the sky) bombed with strafing.
The water of Linjin River is clear, and after some comrades (sacrifice), a red (color) blood is in the water.
Poor, I didn't dare to watch the TV (drama) of "Across the Yalu River".
[Explanation] After passing the Linjin River, 7 comrades have fallen beside Wei Tianlu.
On a hill, Wei Tianlu was bombed and wounded by an enemy plane and was forced to return to China to recover.
[Concurrent] Wei Tianlu
Finally, the troops went up the mountain. After they got up the mountain, the enemy (aircraft) threw petrol bombs. After the treetops exploded, the whole was on (fire), the pine trees (fire), and the people (fire). NS.
[Explanation] In September 1951, the hospital doctor told Wei Tianlu that his right arm could no longer be straightened, and gave him a third-degree disability certificate for him to return to his hometown to recuperate, but he insisted on returning to the Korean battlefield.
[Concurrent] Wei Tianlu
I said I won’t go back, I said I’m a hygienist, I don’t care if my arm is bent (but) it doesn’t hurt, one I can lift the wounded, and the other I can back the wounded. I am a rescuer and I will never go back. .
I don't want that third-class (level) handicapped, I want to go to North Korea, my comrades-in-arms are still in North Korea.
[Commentary] After returning to the Korean battlefield, Wei Tianlu once again served as a health worker in the 579 regiment.
Because of his outstanding performance, he has won third-class merits many times and was awarded a military medal by the North Korean government at that time.
When the Korean War ended in September 1953, Wei Tianlu returned to China with the troops.
[Explanation] After retiring, Wei Tianlu was often invited to talk about the past to resist the US and aid Korea. Recalling his experience in the Korean battlefield, he has no regrets or regrets.
Xie Yu Yang Di reports from Yinchuan, Ningxia
Editor in charge: 【Luo Pan】