On October 17, the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Tri province held a ceremony to award the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces to comrade Duong Ba Quy, former Commune Team Leader of Gio My commune, Gio Linh district, Quang Tri province.
At the ceremony, on behalf of the President, Mr. Vo Van Hung, Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Tri province, awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces to Mr. Duong Ba Quy, a shining example of patriotism, courage and dedication in the struggle for national independence and protection of the Fatherland.
Mr. Duong Ba Quy was born and raised in An My village, Gio My commune, Gio Linh district. Enlightened and participating in the revolution at a very young age, at only 13 years old, he was a secret guerrilla in the demilitarized zone in Gio Linh district.
During more than 15 years of revolutionary activities, Mr. Quy participated in dozens of large and small battles and achieved many outstanding achievements.
History remembers Mr. Duong Ba Quy as a village captain who did not hesitate to sacrifice or endure hardship; brave, resourceful, always decisive, daring to think and act; honored as "The American Destroyer"; along with the title "The Gray Tiger of Quang Tri".
During the resistance war against the US to save the country, Mr. Duong Ba Quy directly commanded the unit to coordinate 67 battles, together with other forces, destroyed 145 enemies, captured 2 Americans, seized 145 guns of various types, destroyed 22 tanks, shot down 1 plane, 4 GMCs, 2 Jeeps, captured 12 puppet soldiers, educated and reformed dozens of puppet soldiers.
Directly organized 5 guerrilla groups and revolutionary bases, together with the local people and guerrilla forces, built hundreds of secret tunnels. In particular, Mr. Duong Ba Quy was resilient, brave, courageous, defying danger and hardship alone in the dark, under the rain of bombs and bullets, carrying the bodies of 31 fallen soldiers across the Canh Hom River for burial.
With his great contributions, Mr. Duong Ba Quy has been awarded many noble awards by the Party, State and army, such as: 1 First Class Medal of Resistance War against America for National Salvation; 8 First, Second and Third Class Medals of Military Exploit; 1 Second Class Medal of Victory; 6 Certificates of Emulation; 17 titles of Brave American Destroyer, Brave Victor and many other certificates of merit.
After peace was restored, Mr. Duong Ba Quy, a cadre, party member, Secretary of the Gio My Commune Party Committee, Deputy Director of Con Tien Farm (Gio Linh District), actively participated in the work, restored production, and built his homeland.
Over the years, Mr. Quy's achievements and contributions are not only meaningful during the resistance war, but also leave valuable lessons for the cause of building and protecting the country today.
At the ceremony, Mr. Vo Van Hung, Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Tri province affirmed that the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces that the State awarded to Mr. Duong Ba Quy is a worthy recognition for his great contributions and sacrifices. It is a noble reward that the Party, the State and the people bestow upon him the glorious achievements he has made. This is an extremely important event, not only for Mr. Duong Ba Quy and his family but also for all cadres and people of Quang Tri province.
VAN THANG
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/trao-danh-hieu-anh-hung-luc-luong-vu-trang-nhan-dan-tang-ong-duong-ba-quy-post764127.html
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