In February 1969, as soon as Cheng Fukun became a soldier, he had the opportunity to carry out combat missions in Laos, and he was surprised and delighted. In the subtropical mountain jungle, you have to endure mosquito bites every day, and you have to beware of poisonous snake attacks. Overhead, there are often US reconnaissance planes and bombers flying by, and everyone can give their lives in a foreign country at any time. "In those days, revolutionary fighters had to be ready to sacrifice for the country at any time." Cheng Fukun said. As a high school student, Cheng Fukun belongs to the "cultural person" among the soldiers of the national detachment, he earnestly learns the skills of reporting, strives to complete the tasks assigned by the leader, he is careful and rigorous, and there is no mistake in the work. Cheng Fukun said he would never forget the air raid on September 7, 1969, in which more than 10 comrades spilled their blood on foreign countries: On September 7, 1969, a detachment of 3 battalions was on guard duty along the New Western Front in Laos, along the Muang Hung area. At 10:30 a.m., six American bombers bombed non-stop along the line that the 3rd Battalion passed, firing low-altitude machine guns. In order to protect the safety of the commander, the 6th squad of the 10th Company organized fire to shoot at the enemy planes in the air under the leadership of the squad leader Zhang Fashun. Enemy planes bombed 6 positions and machine gun strafing for two hours. The whole class of 12 people, except for the warrior Meng Renzhong, all died heroically. All of our road construction experts and the head of the command were evacuated safely. "As soon as the news of the attack on the three battalions causing heavy casualties was reported, it caused a strong response among the officers and men of a detachment. Cheng Fukun felt a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. Cheng Fukun said that the first year of being a soldier was spent in the dense forests of Laos. In a cruel environment, with the care and help of the chiefs and comrades, he grew from a student to a selfless and fearless strong revolutionary fighter, his will was tempered, his spiritual realm was sublimated, and he was always ready to sacrifice his youth and life for the country. #老兵 #
