In the history of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, there was a platoon commander of the Volunteer Army who was personally received by Kim Il Sung after the war, and left his heroic deeds in front of ***.
His name is Wang Zhanshan, a hero who has left a legendary story in the long river of time.
In October 2020, a movie "King Kong River" with the background of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea was released, with 91-year-old Wang Zhanshan and his grandson**.
The film shows the magnificent scene of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea, but for Wang Zhanshan, this is a cruel and glorious memory.
He told his grandson, "The real battle is much more tragic than this!"
It turned out that Wang Zhanshan was a first-hand witness of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, and he deeply experienced the cruelty of the war and once brushed shoulders with death.
In June 1950, the Korean Civil War broke out, and in order to defend New China, the decision to resist US aggression and aid Korea was made.
When the order reached Wang Zhanshan's unit, he was excited and excited.
In July 1953, during the counterattack of Jincheng with US aid to Korea, Wang Zhanshan, then the platoon commander, took the initiative to ask for help, undertook the most difficult task, and defended the title of 4081 Heights.
In the fierce battle, the volunteer soldiers on the high ground braved the hardships and dangers and successfully repelled many enemy attacks.
However, the price was heavy, the number of fighters was reduced from more than 300 to more than 70, and only Wang Zhanshan was left as a cadre.
They held their ground until reinforcements arrived.
In this battle, more than 400 enemies were annihilated, but Wang Zhanshan's company had less than 10 people left, and all of them were seriously wounded.
He suffered four serious injuries and 38 bullet holes throughout his body.
On the verge of life and death, Wang Zhanshan was unwavering and just wanted to defend the position.
With enemy troops blocking the main communication routes, he decided to look for supplies from the enemy's pockets.
It was a risky move, but it saved the fighters' lives.
In October 1958, Wang Zhanshan was personally received by Kim Il Sung, and this kind of treatment was really rare.
He was awarded the honorary title of "Combat Hero of the Second Class" for his outstanding performance and was awarded the Order of the National Flag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (1st class).
After returning home, he became one of the representatives of the Volunteer Army who were personally received by *** and ***.
** Asked with concern: "Are you homesick or not?"
Wang Zhanshan said excitedly: "We are homesick, and we miss your old man very much!."On June 29, 2021, the 92-year-old Wang Zhanshan was awarded the "July 1st Medal", which is a high recognition of his outstanding contributions.