At former Duc Pho Infirmary, also known as Ho Sau Infirmary during the 1971-1972 period, in Ho Sau neighborhood, Dong Ram hamlet, Dang Thuy Tram commune, local military personnel and authorities recovered two more sets of remains.
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The Military Command of Dang Thuy Tram commune searches for and recovers fallen soldiers’ remains at former Duc Pho Infirmary. |
The latest recovery brings the total number of sets of remains found at the site to five over four days, from October 30 to November 2. Numerous personal belongings and military items were also discovered, including ponchos, parachute fabric, hammocks, T-shirts, flashlights, daggers, buttons, and other daily-use items.
Some remains still have teeth, long leg bones, and bone fragments, providing important evidence for sample collection and identification. Search locations were determined based on information provided by historical witnesses.
On October 21, Dang Thuy Tram commune People’s Committee surveyed and identified three former wartime infirmaries as potential search sites, with an estimated 15-16 graves. Ho Sau Infirmary alone was believed to contain about seven graves.
During the same operation, the Military Command of Sa Loong commune deployed personnel to search and recover remains in Van Minh hamlet after the family of Le Quang Anh discovered bones and items suspected of belonging to military personnel while building a house.
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The recovered remains are placed in coffins and handed over to local authorities for preservation in accordance with regulations. |
After examining and expanding the search area, the team found one set of fallen soldiers’ remains, along with bone fragments, a canteen, military poncho material, and a metal bar suspected to be a dagger or bayonet.
The recovered remains were placed in coffins for preservation and memorial purposes in accordance with regulations. Local authorities will continue expanding the search areas.
Senior Colonel Le Cong Khoa, head of Team K53 under the Political Department of the Quang Ngai Provincial Military Command, said the team recovered two more sets of remains in a forested area of Samakkhixay district, Attapeu province, Laos, in coordination with relevant forces. This brings the total number of sets recovered in the area since the team began its mission to six.
Since the launch of the 500-day campaign, Quang Ngai province has recovered a total of 66 sets of fallen soldiers’ remains. Search teams have combined specialized equipment with manual excavation, focusing on field surveys, identifying potential sites, verifying information from witnesses, and examining locations bearing traces of wartime activity.
Translated by Tran Hoai