As we all know, the autumn of 1955 was the first large-scale award of titles in the history of our army. However, what is less known is that before the Huaihai campaign was over, the Military Commission had already begun to discuss the issue of military ranks. At that time, there was a phenomenon of wrangling when the troops were fighting together, which prompted the issue of awarding titles to be officially put on the agenda after the founding of New China. On July 4, 1950, the then head of the General Cadre Management Department of the People's Liberation Army proposed in a speech the preparation of military ranks and awards.
As the situation on the Korean battlefield gradually stabilized, preparations for the restitution of the title were renewed. In 1952, the cadres of the whole army were graded, which became the main basis for the awarding of titles in 1955. Finally, in September 1955, for the first time in the history of our army, more than 600,000 cadres received the rank of warrant officer or above, including 10 marshals, 10 generals, 55 generals, 175 lieutenant generals and 798 major generals.
The evaluation of the award is rigorous and meticulous, and it is nominated and reviewed by units at all levels and finally approved by the Central Military Commission. However, the most striking thing is the two special contributors who were instructed to be awarded the rank of general, who are they? And what is the special contribution?
The first person who had to be awarded the rank of general was Dong Qiwu. Dong Qiwu was not prominent in his involvement with the Red Army or the Eighth Route Army, and he did not join the People's Liberation Army until 1949, when he led his troops in the Suiyuan Uprising. Although he did not seem qualified to become a general in terms of seniority, he stood up against the Kuomintang military agents in the uprising, saved 1.2 million people of Suiyuan from the flames of war, and made great contributions to the peaceful liberation of Suiyuan.
Subsequently, Dong Qiwu led his troops into the Korean War, and performed prominently in the construction of airfields and rear guard tasks. Under his command, the officers and men fought bravely against the bombing of enemy planes, and completed the construction of the three airfields three months ahead of schedule. Although Dong Qiwu only served as the commander of the 69th Army when the title was conferred in 1955, in view of his outstanding contributions to the Suiyuan Uprising, ** personally instructed that the rank of general must be awarded. In the end, at the age of 56, he was awarded the rank of general.
The second person who had to be awarded the rank of general was Yan Hongyan. Yan Hongyan joined the revolution at the age of 16 and successively served as the commander of the 30th Red Army in northern Shaanxi and the political commissar of the First Garrison Brigade of the Eighth Route Army. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he was transferred to work in the local area. According to the regulations, those who did not serve in the army generally did not participate in the awarding of titles, but the Red Army in northern Shaanxi had an important position in our army, so Yan Hongyan received the rank of general as a representative and received three first-class medals.
The stories of these two exceptional contributors are very moving, and they have demonstrated extraordinary courage and perseverance at a critical moment in history, and have made outstanding contributions to the country and its people, culminating in the glorious recognition of the rank of general. This untold historical story bears witness to the legend of two heroes.
This article about *** awarding the rank of general to two special contributors is deeply admirable. It describes a pivotal moment in the history of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and illustrates the many challenges and difficulties faced by the state in its early years.
The article begins with a detailed historical background and points out the importance of the military rank system for the first large-scale award of titles in the history of our country. Particularly striking are the two special figures who personally instructed that the rank of general must be awarded, which makes the whole article full of drama and storytelling.
First, the article introduces Dong Qiwu, a man who was not a member of the Red Army or the Eighth Route Army, who showed extraordinary courage and responsibility in the Suiyuan Uprising. He stood up to the Kuomintang military agents and saved millions of lives, and this heroic act regardless of personal gains and losses is moving. What's even more shocking is that although he was only the commander of the 69th Army when he was conferred the title, based on his outstanding contribution to the uprising, he personally instructed that the rank of general must be awarded, which shows a high degree of recognition of his personal contributions.
Secondly, Yan Hongyan's story is equally admirable. Although he was transferred to work in a local area after the founding of New China, he did not meet the conditions for awarding titles according to regulations, but as a representative of the Red Army in northern Shaanxi, he finally received the rank of general and three first-class medals. This demonstrates the recognition of the important position of the Red Army in the history of our army in northern Shaanxi, and also demonstrates the respect for personal dedication.
Overall, this article presents the outstanding contributions and extraordinary experiences of two special contributors, Dong Qiwu and Yan Hongyan, through vivid descriptions and detailed historical details. Their courage and commitment at a turning point in history have made indelible contributions to the country and the people. Their stories are also part of the history of the Chinese revolution, inspiring future generations to continue to inherit and carry forward the heroic spirit. Such a chapter in history deserves our in-depth understanding and praise in order to remember those heroes who selflessly sacrificed themselves for the country and the people.
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