Hero La Van Cau has passed away.

(NLĐO) - Colonel La Van Cau, Hero of the People's Armed Forces and former member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, has passed away at the age of 94.

On May 25th, news from the People's Committee of Kim Lien Ward ( Hanoi City) announced that Colonel La Van Cau (94 years old, residing in Kim Lien Ward), Hero of the People's Armed Forces, 71% disabled veteran, and former member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, passed away on June 24th, 2026.

Colonel La Van Cau, Hero of the People's Armed Forces. Photo: Thanh An

Colonel La Van Cau, Hero of the People's Armed Forces, was born in 1932. He is of the Tay ethnic group, hailing from Phong Nam commune, Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province (now Dinh Phong commune, Cao Bang province). He joined the Party in 1950 and has been a Party member for 76 years.

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Born into a poor peasant family in a border region, he was enlightened about the revolution from a young age. In 1948, he volunteered to enlist in Company 671, Regiment 174, Division 316, and quickly became an outstanding soldier of the Vietnam People's Army.

During the resistance war against French colonialism, he directly participated in 29 battles, both large and small, achieving many outstanding victories. Before the famous Dong Khe battle in 1950, he participated in the Bong Lau - Lung Phay ambush, bravely charging forward to eliminate many enemy troops, contributing to important victories on the Cao Bang battlefield.

The name of Hero La Van Cau is associated with the heroic feat at the Dong Khe stronghold during the 1950 Autumn-Winter Border Campaign. While tasked with carrying explosives to destroy a bridgehead bunker to open the way for his unit's advance, he was hit by enemy fire, shattering his right arm. In this perilous situation, with the unwavering will to "fight to the death," he requested his comrades to amputate his injured arm. Using his remaining arm, he continued to carry the explosives and charged forward to destroy the enemy bunker, paving the way for his unit's assault and victory. This heroic feat has become a shining symbol of courage, the spirit of decisive victory, and the revolutionary heroism of Vietnam.

For his exceptionally outstanding achievements, in 1952, he was honored as one of the soldiers awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces by the Party and the State.

After the war, despite suffering serious injuries, he continued his studies and work in the military, holding many positions in propaganda, youth work, and personnel management; he was promoted to the rank of colonel and retired in 1996.

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Hero La Van Cau has passed away.Hero of the People's Armed Forces La Van Cau (born in 1932) passed away on June 24th due to old age and ill health. The name of Hero La Van Cau is forever associated with his immortal victory at the Dong Khe stronghold during the Autumn-Winter Border Campaign of 1950.

After retirement, he continued to participate in social work, serving as a former member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front. He was always exemplary in his life and actively educated the younger generation about patriotic traditions. His life and career are a shining example of patriotism, unwavering will, and lifelong dedication to the Party, the Fatherland, and the people.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/anh-hung-la-van-cau-qua-doi-19626062509213651.htm