Vietnam Identifies Fallen Soldier Through Relic Found in Do Luong Cemetery

A piece of aluminum, identified as belonging to fallen soldier Dinh Xuan Tinh, was discovered during the exhumation of remains at the Do Luong Cemetery in Do Luong district, Nghe An province, central Vietnam. This finding could represent a significant step forward in Vietnam's ongoing efforts to identify its war dead. The investigation team found the aluminum fragment when they opened grave number 1024, row 13, plot B2, at the cemetery. The fragment bore the name of fallen soldier Dinh Xuan Tinh, leading to the initial confirmation of important information about him. Vietnam has been engaged in a long-term effort to collect and identify the remains of soldiers who perished in the war. In recent years, the accuracy and speed of this process have been enhanced through the adoption of DNA identification technology. This latest discovery underscores the importance of gathering information from physical relics found at the site, in addition to technical methods. The "500-Day Operation" in the past successfully collected the remains of 1,563 fallen soldiers and identified nine mass graves. This operation aims to identify fallen soldiers using DNA technology and is being carried out collaboratively across various provinces in Vietnam. Nhan Dan, the official newspaper of the Communist Party of Vietnam, consistently reports on these activities honoring fallen soldiers, playing a role in fostering patriotism and gratitude towards those who sacrificed their lives. The case of Dinh Xuan Tinh is expected to garner public attention as part of such reporting.