On 23/2, the Search and Collection Team for Fallen Soldiers' Remains, part of Division 968, Military Region 4, excavated the remains of a fallen soldier. The discovery occurred in the garden of Le Van Canh's family, located in An Phuoc village, Cam Lo commune.

Area where the fallen soldier's remains were found. Photo: Division 968.

The fallen soldier's remains lay at a depth of about 0,7 m, within an ammunition box. Bones were fragmented into small pieces, alongside 21 teeth. Accompanying personal artifacts included a piece of parachute fabric, ammunition box nails, and two 5 cm bomb fragments.

Artifacts found with the remains. Photo: Division 968.

Following the excavation, Division 968's search and collection team moved the remains to An Phuoc village hall in Cam Lo commune for preservation. Efforts will now focus on expanding the search area and cross-referencing information to identify the fallen soldier.

Quang Tri province holds significant historical importance as a fierce battlefield during the war, having been on the temporary demarcation line after the Geneva Accords. Today, the province is home to 157 martyrs' cemeteries, containing over 74,000 graves. The largest among these are the Truong Son and Road 9 National Martyrs' Cemeteries, which alone account for over 21,000 graves.

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