On August 20, during the deployment of tasks at Tam Thai Martyrs' Cemetery, Chien Dan commune, Da Nang city, functional forces discovered a photo and many artifacts at the martyr's grave that had not been identified.
Implementing the "500-day and night campaign to search, repatriate and identify remains of martyrs with missing information", the Military Command (CHQS) of Da Nang City has directed specialized agencies to coordinate with local Party committees, authorities and the CHQS of Chien Dan commune to review dossiers, conduct field inspections, and deploy sampling of martyrs' remains at cemeteries in the area.
The implementation process was carried out carefully, tightly, solemnly and in accordance with regulations. At grave number 104, 3rd row, Tam Thai Martyrs' Cemetery, the task force discovered some artifacts buried with the martyrs, including: 1 metal board clearly showing the words "Rather sacrifice everything, never become a slave", a wallet with a portrait of a woman, an oil bottle and some other personal belongings.
Although stained with time, the image of the woman in the wallet can still be recognized. The remains along with the photo and artifacts discovered are valuable information sources, which can provide more clues in the process of verifying the martyr's identity.
Immediately after the discovery, specialized agencies of the City Military Command coordinated with forces to make records, take photos, fully record the location, characteristics and preserve artifacts according to regulations.
At the same time, continue to review grave management records, collect information from witnesses, former comrades and relatives of martyrs; compare relevant data to gradually clarify information about the deceased.
Currently, in Chien Dan commune, there are 3 martyrs' cemeteries, including: Phu Ninh, Tam Dan and Tam Thai, with a total of 1,546 graves; of which 660 graves have not been identified.
Up to now, the forces have deployed excavations and inspections of 239 graves to serve the collection of biological samples for DNA testing; cases that do not meet the sampling conditions are filed and fully recorded for further verification using other information sources.
