After the founding of New China, the superiors asked for the history of the Red 25th Army to be written. The Red 25th Army is an excellent army on the mainland, and they have made many efforts for the establishment of New China. In response to the call of the superiors, the relevant personnel organized the main members of the Red 25 Army to take a group photo together. While taking pictures, many important people came to the scene.
In this group photo, a total of 18 generals were present. Based on this group photo, we can't see what kind of hard years they have experienced, but their great image will remain forever. In the photo, many famous generals are standing in the back two rows, and only two people are sitting in the middle of the front row. So, who are these people?
Group photo of 18 generals of the Red 25th Army
First, the heroes of the third row
The first left is Cheng Tan, who has participated in the jute uprising and has also served as secretary general. Cheng Tan once composed revolutionary songs with other comrades, which are still passed down to this day. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Cheng Tan was appointed vice governor of Hubei Province. In 1980, Cheng Tan passed away at the age of 73.
The second from the left is Yan Dongshan, an old Red Army soldier. Yan Dongshan participated in the long Long March with comrades. After the founding of New China, Yan Dongshan was awarded the rank of major general. In 1991, Yan Dongshan passed away at the age of 82.
The third from the left is Wu Ruiqing, who has participated in many important battles. After the Japanese invasion of China, Wu Ruiqing joined the Third Division of the New Fourth Army, after which the army entered the northeast and he served as a minister. Compared with other generals, Wu Ruiqing lived longer, and he died in 2004 at the age of 93.
The fourth from the left is Fu Jiaxuan, who is a soldier with a strong sense of the overall situation. In order to send funds, Fu Jiaxuan once trekked across the river in the cold winter, and thus fell ill. In Fu Jiaxuan's mind, the army is more important than anything, and he is even willing to give his life for the sake of the troops. In 1995, Fu Jiaxuan passed away at the age of 86.
Fifth from the left is Li Jinde, who held important positions in the War of Resistance Against Japan. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Li Jinde was responsible for receiving Li Zongren and ensuring his personal safety. Although Li Jinde did not receive any military rank, he was a deputy minister of civil affairs. In 1997, Li Jinde passed away at the age of 79.
Sixth from the left is Zhou Shizhong, who became a Red Army player at the age of 12. In addition to the War of Resistance Against Japan, Zhou Shizhong also participated in important battles such as the East China War. After the founding of New China, Zhou Shizhong was awarded the title of major general and became the commander of the Wuhan Military Region. In 1992, Zhou Shizhong passed away at the age of 74.
Zhou Shizhong
The seventh left is Zhang, who also joined the army at a young age, joining the Red Army at the age of 14. During the Liberation War, Zhang took the main position and commanded the war. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zhang served as deputy commander of the Shenyang Military Region. In 2001, Zhang Died at the age of 84.
The eighth on the left is Su Huanqing, who is also an old Red Army. At that time, Su Huanqing had traveled around to raise military funds, and he had also held some important positions. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, although Su Huanqing has always worked in the General Logistics Department, his achievements are unparalleled. In 2003, Su Huanqing passed away at the age of 94.
The ninth on the left is Zhang Chiming, who served as the secretary of the military department. According to records, once when Chairman Mao wanted to look at a map to plan a war, Zhang Chiming immediately found a map of the local area, and Chairman Mao praised him. Zhang Chiming held important positions, and after the founding of the People's Republic of China, he was awarded the rank of lieutenant general. In 1997, Zhang Chiming passed away at the age of 80.
The tenth on the left is Chen Queqiao, who joined Liu Deng's army in the Liberation War. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Chen Queqiao became the deputy political commissar of the Kunming Military Region, and he was also awarded the title of major general. Chen Queqiao passed away in 2008 at the age of 94.
Su Huanqing
Second, the heroes of the second row
The first on the left is Fu Wenjie, who participated in the anti-encirclement and suppression struggle and also completed the Long March with the Red Army. After the establishment of the Red 15th Army, Fu Wenjie held positions such as a correspondent and translator in the army. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Fu Wenjie participated in many large-scale wars, and later on the Korean battlefield. In 2009, Fu Wenjie passed away at the age of 92.
The second from the left is Liu Binghua, who became a Red Army through the jute uprising. Liu Binghua also had an outstanding performance in large battles, and he was mainly responsible for supply work. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Liu Binghua was not awarded a military rank, but he still worked hard in the rear. In 1990, Liu Binghua passed away at the age of 78.
The third from the left is Zhou Dongping, and she is also the only woman. Zhou Dongping is the head nurse, and because of her work, she met her husband Xu Haidong. At that time, Xu Haidong was seriously injured, and thanks to Zhou Dongping's care, he could recover so well. Later, the two married and became lifelong partners. In 1997, Zhou Dongping passed away at the age of 80.
The fourth on the left is Liu Zhen, who is very handsome and graceful. Liu Zhen was Xu Haidong's subordinate, and as long as it was his unit, he would become the main general. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Liu Zhen promoted the development of the Air Force and served as deputy commander of the Air Force. In 1992, Liu Zhen passed away at the age of 78.
Liu Zhen
Fifth from the left is Commander Han Xianchu, who is a famous founding general. Han Xianchu was Xu Haidong's favorite general, and after the founding of the People's Republic of China, he was promoted to commander of the Fuzhou Military Region. However, Han Xianchu did not become arrogant because of this, but still had great respect for his previous leaders. In 1986, Han Xianchu passed away at the age of 73.
The sixth from the left is Wang Fengwu, who has been secretly working for the party since he joined the party. This state of work lasted for seven years, after which he officially became a Red Army. Later, Wang Fengwu participated in many famous battles, and after the founding of the People's Republic of China, he became the deputy director of the Civil Aviation Administration. In 1985, Wang Fengwu passed away at the age of 84.
Third, the heroes of the first row
The one on the left is the famous Xu Haidong, who is also the leader of the generals in the back row. Han Xianchu and others were able to have such great achievements, mainly thanks to Xu Haidong. In that year, Xu Haidong disregarded the safety of his life and took the children away from the Eyu-Anhui base area. In other words, the one these generals should thank most is Xu Haidong. In 1970, Xu Haidong died at the age of 70.
Xu Haidong and Han Xianchu
The one on the right is Zheng Weisan, who joined forces with other comrades to create the Red 25th Army. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Zheng Weisan rode on the battlefield, completely disregarding his own health. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zheng Weisan was not in good health, so his superiors did not arrange any positions for him. In 1975, Zheng Passed Away at the age of 73.
The above is the general in the group photo, these generals have their own achievements, they shine on the battlefield, after the founding of the country, they also work hard in their respective posts. All the generals respected the two old chiefs in the front row, and if it were not for these two old chiefs, these generals would not have been able to get ahead.
epilogue:
The Red 25th Army is a well-known army on the mainland, and this army has won many battles. We should also be grateful to these generals, whose bloody battles on the battlefield have brought back the peace of the motherland, and we should pay the highest respect to them.