Bai Dua – from a "hotspot" to a key historical location in a coastal commune of Ha Tinh province.

(Baohatinh.vn) - Bai Dua (Co Dam commune) – the place where 20 officers and soldiers of the 45th Artillery Company of Ha Tinh sacrificed their lives – has been transformed into a solemn memorial site, serving as a place of gratitude and revolutionary tradition education for the younger generation.

Amidst the peaceful landscape of Co Dam commune, the Memorial Area for the Martyrs of the 45th Artillery Company of Ha Tinh Province stands solemnly, like a sacred moment in history, commemorating the immortal victories. The project was recently completed after more than 9 months of construction.

According to historical records, the 45th Artillery Company of the 2nd Naval Patrol Zone was stationed in Hai Phong . In 1961, the unit was transferred to Xuan Hoi commune, former Nghi Xuan district, with the objective of protecting the sea area of ​​the North Central region. In 1964, the unit was transferred to the local armed forces, under the command of the Ha Tinh Provincial Military Command (now the Ha Tinh Provincial Military Command).

On July 12, 1968, upon detecting American warships encroaching on the coastline 8km away, the 45th Artillery Company of Ha Tinh, stationed at the Bai Dua artillery position in Cuong Thinh village, former Xuan Lien commune (now Co Dam commune), was ordered to open fire. Nearly 30 enemy aircraft attacked and launched missiles at the position. In this fierce battle, the artillery position, with its 4 x 105mm and 4 x 12.7mm guns, was engulfed in flames, and 16 officers and soldiers bravely sacrificed their lives. In addition, 4 more officers and soldiers of the company died at different times.

For over 50 years, this place only had a simple memorial plaque commemorating the fallen heroes. Wishing to restore a monument to honor and preserve historical memory, the Party Committee and government of Nghi Xuan district (formerly) and Co Dam commune have made efforts to mobilize resources to build the memorial area. (Archival photo).





In June 2025, the memorial site for the martyrs of the 45th Artillery Company in Ha Tinh was started with a total cost of nearly 7 billion VND from the state budget and social contributions from philanthropists and expatriates. The project covers a total area of ​​over 3,000 square ^meters. It includes many items such as: a memorial house, a memorial plaque, a ceremonial preparation house, an access road to the historical site, lighting...

The construction of the memorial not only demonstrates the principle of "drinking water, remembering the source" but also becomes a significant site for educating about revolutionary traditions, fostering patriotism and a sense of responsibility for present and future generations.

The memorial is built in a solemn manner, serving as a place for the people and tourists to light incense and pay tribute to the officers and soldiers who bravely sacrificed their lives at the Bai Dua artillery battleground.

The names of 20 martyrs from the 45th Artillery Company of Ha Tinh are inscribed on a memorial plaque, serving as an immortal reminder of their courage and sacrifice for the Fatherland.

Mr. Le Van Thuc (from Tien Dien commune) – a former soldier of the 45th Artillery Company in Ha Tinh – emotionally shared: “Every time I return to this place, my heart aches as I remember my comrades who sacrificed their lives at such a young age, some having only enlisted a few dozen days earlier. Looking at the well-built memorial , I am deeply moved and grateful to the government and sponsors who have contributed to preserving this sacred memory.”



Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan, Chairman of the People's Committee of Co Dam commune, said: "The memorial site for the martyrs of the 45th Artillery Company of Ha Tinh is a sacred place, marking the heroic sacrifice of 20 martyrs for the cause of national liberation. Investing in its restoration is not only a responsibility but also a profound expression of gratitude from the Party Committee, the government, and the people to these heroic martyrs. In the future, the commune will continue to call for investment in many other projects such as building a square, a lotus pond, etc., to create a comprehensive memorial site."

Amidst the peaceful rhythm of life today, the story of the 20 martyrs of the 45th Artillery Company of Ha Tinh still resonates like an epic. Their sacrifice reminds each of us to preserve and cherish peace and independence – values ​​that were bought with countless losses and sacrifices by our ancestors.

Video: The memorial site for the martyrs of the 45th Artillery Company in Ha Tinh was built to commemorate the martyrs who bravely sacrificed their lives.

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