Engraved Pen Found Buried With Unidentified Martyr's Remains in Hue

An engraved wooden pen bearing the name 'Nguyen Duy Nam' was discovered buried with the remains of an unidentified martyr at a cemetery in Phu Vang commune, Hue City, central Vietnam. On July 8, Phu Vang commune announced that the pen, engraved with 'Nguyen Duy Nam,' was found during the excavation of grave number 18, row 20, in the right section of the Phu Vang Martyrs' Cemetery. This was done to collect biological samples for DNA identification of the martyr, whose identity was previously unknown. The discovered pen was buried alongside the martyr's remains. The pen is made of wood with an aluminum cap and is almost intact. The inscription on the pen remains clear. The Hue City Steering Committee 515 assessed that the discovery of the engraved pen buried with the martyr's remains holds special value and serves as a crucial source of information to aid in identity verification, record matching, and the search for relatives. Authorities are coordinating with specialized units to confirm information related to the inscription on the pen, cross-referencing it with martyr records and DNA databases, in hopes of officially identifying the martyr and returning them to their rightful name and homeland. Over the past 10 days, Hue City has been collecting biological samples from unidentified martyr remains as part of the '500 Days and Nights Campaign to Accelerate the Search, Collection, and Identification of Martyr Remains.' According to the plan, biological samples will be collected from 42 cemeteries within Hue City to facilitate DNA identification. During the war against the U.S. for national salvation, Thua Thien-Hue Province was one of the most fierce battlefields, notably known for the Tet Offensive in 1968. For 26 days and nights, the Phu Xuan Regiment, in coordination with other forces, attacked the Hue Citadel and maintained control for 26 days and nights. Source: VnExpress