The cemetery covers more than 13,800 square meters and contains 869 graves of fallen soldiers. According to management records, 615 graves have identifying information although most records remain incomplete; 242 graves have no identified information, and 12 graves have been relocated.
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General Phan Van Giang and delegates offer incense in memory of the fallen. |
The renovation project focuses on upgrading the cemetery's architectural structures, landscaping, and memorial areas. Major improvements include a new main entrance gate, an elevated front courtyard to help prevent flooding, a larger flag tower, and an expanded ceremonial courtyard paved with natural stone. Two new memorial stele houses are also being built, each bearing the names of approximately 500 fallen soldiers. All graves are being clad in natural stone, with tombstones replaced according to a unified design.
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General Phan Van Giang inspects the construction progress on Doc Lim War Cemetery upgrading project. |
The project also includes stone-paved internal pathways, new lawns, renovation of 463 meters of wall, and upgrades to the greenery, lighting, walking paths, lake railings, and drainage systems. The Military Industry-Telecoms Group (Viettel) is providing funding for the project.
Having heard reports and inspected the construction site, General Phan Van Giang directed relevant agencies and units to coordinate closely and accelerate the construction while ensuring technical quality, aesthetic standards, and consistency across all project components. He emphasized the need to follow the approved designs, with particular attention to the landscaping and memorial spaces, and urged the project team to complete the work before December 22.
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General Phan Van Giang and the delegation present gifts to encourage personnel involved in the construction work. |
The renovation of Doc Lim War Cemetery reflects the gratitude and responsibility of today's generation toward those who sacrificed their lives for the nation's independence and freedom. Once completed, the project will better accommodate visitors paying tribute to fallen soldiers while helping educate younger generations about revolutionary traditions, foster patriotism, and strengthen their sense of responsibility for national defense.
On this occasion, General Phan Van Giang and the delegation also visited and presented gifts to personnel involved in the construction work.
Translated by Tran Hoai