On the morning of March 2, in Tam Ky City, the Veterans of Battalion 72 of Quang Nam organized the 6th traditional meeting in 2025, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the unit's founding. Attending were comrades Le Van Dung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Quang Nam; Huynh Thi Thuy Dung - Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; Nguyen Thi Thu Lan - Secretary of the Tam Ky City Party Committee.
At the meeting, more than 300 veterans of Battalion 72 reviewed the unit's heroic tradition during the resistance war, affirmed its steadfast and indomitable spirit, continued to promote revolutionary will, and mobilized the younger generation to contribute to the development and protection of the country. The heroic battles of Battalion 72 still retain their historical value, leaving many valuable lessons in the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland today and in the future.
Battalion 72 was established on August 16, 1965 in Hamlet 9, Phuoc Tien Commune (now Tien Tho Commune, Tien Phuoc District) with more than 400 officers and soldiers. During the resistance war against the US, the unit participated in hundreds of large and small battles, contributing to the victory of the revolution. With outstanding achievements, Battalion 72 was awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces by the President.
From 1994 to present, the Liaison Committee of Battalion 72 has maintained its activities with 317 comrades, organizing 6 meetings. The work of searching for and collecting martyrs' remains has been focused on. By 2021, 212 graves with identities had been found, brought back to their hometowns and martyrs' cemeteries for burial. In addition, from the mobilization and donations of comrades and benefactors, the Liaison Committee has supported the construction of 10 houses for veterans in difficult circumstances.
Duy Binh - Quoc Thanh
Source: https://qrt.vn/featured/gap-mat-ky-niem-60-nam-ngay-thanh-lap-tieu-doan-72-quang-nam/
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