November 22, Anshan, Liaoning
Li Changyan, a veteran soldier of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, passed away
He was 94 years old
In the movie "Changjin Lake"
Interspersed with 7 companies led by volunteer soldier Wu Qianli
In one fell swoop, the regimental headquarters of the US "Polar Bear Regiment" was destroyed
And on the real battlefield to resist US aggression and aid Korea
This heroic company commander is
Company of the 2nd Battalion of the 2nd Battalion of the 239th Regiment of the 27th Army of the 27th Army of the Volunteers
Company commander Li Changyan
Last October
A reporter from the main station once interviewed the old man Li Changyan
He mentioned a wish that made people cry
"I hope the younger generation will always remember
It's hard to come by today! △ In October 2021, CCTV News exclusively talked to Li Changyan
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He led the company to capture the regimental flag of the "Polar Bear Regiment"
After being discharged from the army, he hid his reputation
Li Changyan was born in Rongcheng, Shandong
He joined the army in 1944
Participated in the War of Resistance Against Japan, the War of Liberation and
War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
November 1950
The Second Campaign of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea began
Li Changyan, then commander of the 4th Company
Lead your warriors in battles to encircle and annihilate the enemies of Shinsato
△ Li Changyan, then company commander
This sharp knife company
Braving extreme cold weather to advance into Changjin Lake
Lee Changyan, who was only 22 years old, led the soldiers
Quietly touched the enemy troops
A fierce battle ensued
Unfortunately, in this battle
Instructor Zhuang Yuandong died
△ Zhuang Yuandong's portrait was collected by the company where he was before his death
"Fight to the death! Don't leave any of them!
Avenge the instructor! ”
Li Changyan shouted to the soldiers
Subsequently, they destroyed it in one fell swoop
Command post of the "Polar Bear Regiment"
Killed Colonel McLean, the commander of the "Polar Bear Regiment"
Captured "Polar Bear Regiment" regimental flag
It is now displayed in the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution↓
△The regimental flag of the "Polar Bear Regiment" displayed in the Military Museum
December 1950
The company was awarded by the 27th Army of the Volunteers
The title of "Xinxingli Combat Model Company"
Company commander Li Changyan was awarded second-class merit
In 1966, Li Changyan transferred from the army
He retired after 22 years in the company
For many years, Li Changyan did not take the initiative
Mention these exploits
Many details are not even known to the family
The old man said, whether it is a soldier or an employee
All have to pick up a responsibility
Be low-key
In July this year, the elderly man was seriously ill and hospitalized
Before dying, he repeatedly explained to his children
The funeral was all simple
Don't bother anyone
Wishes:
I hope that the younger generation will remember it forever
There is a line in the movie "Changjin Lake":
"We've finished all the battles that need to be fought
Our juniors won't have to fight"
Touched countless netizens
CCTV news netizens: "Wu Qianli" in real life, heroic company commanders, heroic troops, the battle is far more difficult than the film and television dramas show, the soldiers also have a strong will to overcome all difficulties, and the great people's volunteers are our eternal example!
CCTV news netizens: Salute
Without their efforts, we would not have the happy life we have now!
CCTV news netizens: The young generation remembers that today's prosperity is not easy to come by, don't forget the original intention of our generation to improve ourselves, and pay tribute to the heroes!
As someone who experienced this war firsthand
Li Changyan once said
"We had only one thought
It's about winning
When the enemy falls, we win! ”
Recall comrades who died on the battlefield in Korea
The old company commander was in tears:
"Too many comrades fell in pools of blood
Trade your life for today's prosperity
We are alive and will never forget"
This year it was the Chinese People's Volunteers
The 72nd anniversary of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
It is they who fought bravely to defend their home and country
Only now the mountains and rivers are unharmed and the people are healthy!
Farewell to "heroic company commander" Li Changyan
Remembrance, salute!
Source: CCTV News