To commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the Grand Victory at Dengbu island, the wreath-laying and respect-paying ceremony was conducted at the National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine in early days by the First-class General Huo Shou-ye, the former Chief of Staff. He is accompanied by Chinese Dengbu Veterans Association, Lieutenant General Jiang, the Commander of the Armed Forces Reserve Command, and major military cadres along with the representatives of officers and soldiers., They offer their sincere condolences to the sages and martyrs who bravely died in the Battle of Dengbu Island. The remembrance of martyrs’ sacrifices and their contributions remind active duty to uphold the mission of defending the country and protecting the people. On November 3, 1949, the Communist armed force mobilized more than 20,000 troops to attack Dengbu Island. During the three-day battle, the 67th Division’s bravely fought to defend the island with only 8,000 troops, with the support of the Navy and Air Force. The enemy was successfully defeated after more than 60 hours of resistance. In the same year, the 67th Division (now the 584th Brigade) was awarded the honorary name “Dengbu Troops”.

        Commander of Reserve Command, Lieutenant General Jiang, says that without the victories of the Guningtou and Dengbu Island Battles in 1949, there would be no democracy, freedom, stability and prosperity in Taiwan, Penghu, Jinmen and Matsu of the Republic of China. Personnel in National Armed Forces are expected to inherit the military spirit of their predecessors who sacrificed and dedicated to protecting their home, defending the country, standing strong in posts, being loyal to duties, working hard in assigned tasks, and practicing diligently for national security.