Original title: 82 year old photo of a martyr buried in Suning, Hebei

Xinhua News Agency, Shijiazhuang, April 12 (Reporter Wang Min, Feng Weijian) The reporter learned from the Bureau of Retired Soldiers Affairs of Suning County, Hebei Province that on April 10, at the scene of the migration of the battle martyr's tomb in Snow Village, Suning County, the staff found that the remains of martyr No.31 were held in front of their chest with two hands, holding a small round mirror with a picture inside, although they had been buried for 82 years, However, the delicate faces of young women above are still clearly recognizable.

The female photos in the small round mirror of the relics of the martyrs found in the tomb of the battle martyrs in Xuecun, Suning County are clearly visible. Shen Jizhong

"The metal edge of the round mirror has been rusted, but some of the photos remain relatively intact. On the black and white photos, the girl looks straight ahead, dignified and beautiful. The martyr held the small round mirror tightly in his hand before he died. We guess that the young woman in the photo should be a person who is particularly important to the martyrs." Ma Chao, a staff member of Suning County Bureau of Veterans Affairs, said.

"The soldiers are young and enthusiastic, and they are determined to fight for their country. They also have iron bones and tender feelings." Ma Chao said, what is valuable is that after so many years, this youthful face is still clear and vivid. "We also hope that through this photo, we can help this martyr who died in Suning find his family!"

According to historical records, on May 1, 1942, the Japanese invaders launched a sweeping campaign against the Central Hebei Region of the Eighth Route Army. At that time, Chang Deshan, commander of the Eighth Division of the Central Hebei Military Region, and Wang Yuanyin, political commissar, led the troops to fight in central Hebei, waiting for an opportunity to wipe out the enemy. On June 8 of the same year, the Japanese invaders launched a fierce attack on the snow village where our army is located in Suning County. The soldiers rose up to break through the siege. Because they were outnumbered, more than 1000 officers and men of the Eighth Route Army died heroically. Chang Deshan and Wang Yuanyin died for their country, which is known as the "snow village breakthrough" in history.

The belt buckle of the martyrs found in the tomb of the battle martyrs in Xuecun, Suning County, was stuck with the straw mat on which the people buried the martyrs. Shen Jizhong

Martyrs live forever. In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Heroes and Martyrs and the Measures for the Protection and Administration of Martyrs' Memorial Facilities, and with the consent of the superior competent department, Suning County Party Committee and County Government decided to move the tomb of the battle martyrs in Xuecun to Suning County Martyrs Cemetery, and began to excavate and re bury the remains of the martyrs on April 9, This touching scene of 82 years of dust can be reproduced.

Some relics of martyrs found in the tomb of battle martyrs in Xuecun, Suning County. Shen Jizhong

At present, the excavation of the tomb of battle martyrs in Xuecun is still continuing. Bullets, hat badges, belt buckles, etc. are also unearthed along with the remains of many martyrs. The relevant person in charge of Suning County Veterans Affairs Bureau said that all the unearthed relics of the martyrs will be properly disposed of, and the work of finding relatives for the unknown martyrs is also in progress.

Source: Xinhua News Agency