Ding Xianguo, a founding major general, went through the formalities of leaving his post to recuperate in 1983. Although the organization provided him with a chauffeur, a doctor, and a cook, he politely declined, choosing to earn a living alone with his wife. Not only does he live a simple and simple life, but he also uses his spare time to collect waste in nearby communities. Over the past few years, he has accumulated more than 3,000 yuan, all of which have been donated to student aid projects in poor mountainous areas. The noble character of this veteran general is admirable and deserves to be remembered forever by future generations. Ding Xianguo was born in 1909 (1913 in another account) in the countryside of the Jute Uprising.
When he was a child, he deeply remembered the scene when his parents were worried about the family's finances. Inspired by his dissatisfaction with the old society and his desire for fate, he joined the Red Guards in the village during the Jute Uprising and began his revolutionary journey. Subsequently, he followed the Red 7th Army to carry out guerrilla struggles in Huang'an, Macheng and other places, and participated in the Red 4th Army, during which time he joined the Chinese Communist Party. Ding Xianguo successively served as squad leader, platoon leader, director of the political department of the special service regiment, and director of the political department of the division in the Red Fourth Army, and participated in the battles of Shuangqiao Town, Tofu Shop, and Qiliping, and defended the power of the Hubei-Henan-Anhui Soviet Region.
During the Anti-Japanese War, he successively served as the political commissar of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army and the commander of the Southern Hebei Military Division, and participated in classic battles such as the surprise attack on Yangmingbao and the ambush at Shentouling. Ding Xianguo, as the regimental political commissar of the Fifth Division of the New Fourth Army, fought bravely, took the lead, was wounded on the battlefield many times, and even did not undergo surgery on two occasions due to environmental reasons, but simply bandaged (later generations found three remnants of shrapnel in his ashes). His military career was full of fearlessness and responsibility, and he will always be a model for future generations. Ding Xianguo, an outstanding military leader, demonstrated extraordinary leadership and military wisdom in the War of Liberation.
He personally led the death squad to bravely resist the siege of the Kuomintang's 300,000-strong army in Nanhuatang, successfully covered the transfer of the main force of our army, and also made great contributions in the field of logistics. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Ding Xianguo transferred to work in the logistics department, and the 70th Army was abolished, showing its spirit of selfless dedication. During the period of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea, he served as the deputy director of the logistics department of the Volunteer Army, successfully built an impregnable and magical transportation line, effectively supported important battles such as Shangganling and Jincheng, and created the prerequisites for the steady advance of our army's offensive.
In 1955, Ding Xianguo was awarded the rank of major general, but along with the honor, his old injuries were recognized as a third-class B disabled soldier. After retiring, he continued to contribute to the country, supporting the counterinsurgency and counterattack against India, and concurrently served as the dean of the PLA Logistics Engineering College, contributing to the training of logistics talents for the modern army. However, during the special historical period, Ding Xianguo was pressured by the "Lin Group" henchmen and was finally removed from his post in 1971. After his retirement, he lived a low-key and simple life, not talking about politics, and focusing on the education of the next generation of his motherland.
Before his death, he donated all his savings and income to help poor children study. Ding Xianguo, a great military strategist who lived frugally, worked diligently, and was loyal to the country, will always be remembered for his life.