Memorial ceremony held for heroic martyrs in Quang Ninh

Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Bong, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the Naval Service, presided over the ceremony.

Delegates attending the ceremony

Sixty years ago, the U.S. imperialists launched air and naval operations to attack the North Vietnam, aiming to prevent support from the North to the South. In response, the Vietnam People's Navy and the North’s military troops and people took courageous actions, successfully repelling the USS Maddox and shooting down eight aircraft while damaging many others. The victories on August 2 and 5, 1964, exemplified the spiritual strength of the entire nation and the determined fighting spirit of the Navy and the North’s military troops and people. In these battles, many officers, soldiers, and civilians bravely fell or were wounded, including 78 naval officers and soldiers.

Flowers and offerings being released on water to honor the heroic martyrs and civilians who sacrificed their lives

In his memorial speech for heroic martyrs, Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Bong emphasized that the blood of the heroic martyrs contributed significantly to the national liberation and the prosperity of the country. The spirit of the first victories have spread and become an invaluable spiritual support for the Navy and the entire nation in the cause of national construction and defense.

Translated by Song Anh