Celebrating the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of the Train without numbers

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of October 18, in Vinh City, the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail Traditional Association of Thanh - Nghe - Tinh held a ceremony to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the opening of the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail (October 23, 1961 - October 23, 2013).

52nd Anniversary of the Establishment of the Train Without Numbers

At the meeting, nearly 100 veterans who were officers and soldiers participating in the Ho Chi Minh Trail at sea reviewed the glorious and heroic tradition of the Unnumbered Ships during the resistance war against the US to save the country. After 15 years of operation, fighting steadfastly and indomitably, the forces participating in the Unnumbered Ships transported nearly 9,000 tons of heavy weapons and 18,000 officers and soldiers to participate in the fight to liberate the South and Truong Sa archipelago.

Veterans of the Ship Without Numbers offer flowers at Ho Chi Minh Square

After 1975, the delegation coordinated with Naval Region 4 to help the Cambodian people destroy the Pol Pot genocidal regime, liberate the neighboring country, participate in the fight to protect the Truong Sa archipelago, and maintain sovereignty over the sea and islands. The delegation was recognized by the Party and State as a hero twice, 10 heroic fleets, 38 fleets were awarded 80 medals of various types.

Returning after the war, despite numerous difficulties, the members of the old unnumbered train group have always upheld the bravery and qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers. In particular, from 2010 to now, with the spirit of mutual love, the Ho Chi Minh Trail Tradition Association on the sea of ​​Thanh - Nghe - Tinh has raised and supported hundreds of millions of VND, supported 25 gratitude houses, awarded 36 savings books, 28 scholarships to families of martyrs' relatives and comrades in difficult circumstances, and many poor but excellent students in the area.

My Ha