Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) "Hard-Boned Sixth Company" Press Photo 18

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Original Xinhua Press People's Liberation Army Photo "Hard-Boned Sixth Company" ca. 1976-1977 15.1 x 20.4 cm (Approx. 6 x 8 inches) （18）学习雷锋标兵）郭明岑同志 继承我国艰苦奋斗的光荣传统，把连队的好作风 传给新战士。 (18) Learning from Leifeng's example, Comrade Guo Mingcen inherits the glorious tradition of hard work in our country, and pass on the good style of the company to the new fighters. (The Sixth Company of the 74th Army Group of the People's Liberation Army is known as the "hard-boned Sixth Company". The nickname was bestowed on the company because its 80-plus year history has seen it produce many heroes who fought bravely and made the ultimate sacrifice. The company was formed in Hebei province in March 1939, and initially it comprised 14 soldiers from the Red Army. Since then, it has taken part in 161 battles in several conflicts, including the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), the War of Liberation (1946-49) and the War to Resist United States' Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53). Within the PLA, the company is renowned for its "hard combat thinking, hard combat style, hard military skills and hard military discipline". In 1964, the Ministry of National Defense awarded it the title of the "Hard-boned Sixth Company", and in 1985, the Central Military Commission gave it the honorary title of the "Heroic Sixth Company".) Guaranteed Original photo.
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) "Hard-Boned Sixth Company" Press Photo 18
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) "Hard-Boned Sixth Company" Press Photo 18
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Description
Original Xinhua Press People's Liberation Army Photo
"Hard-Boned Sixth Company"
ca. 1976-1977
15.1 x 20.4 cm (Approx. 6 x 8 inches)
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18
）学习雷锋标兵）郭明岑同志
继承我国艰苦奋斗的光荣传统，把连队的好作风
传给新战士。
(18) Learning from Leifeng's example, Comrade Guo Mingcen inherits the glorious tradition of hard work in our country, and pass on the good style of the company to the new fighters.
(The Sixth Company of the 74th Army Group of the People's Liberation Army is known as the "hard-boned Sixth Company".  The nickname was bestowed on the company because its 80-plus year history has seen it produce many heroes who fought bravely and made the ultimate sacrifice.  The company was formed in Hebei province in March 1939, and initially it comprised 14 soldiers from the Red Army. Since then, it has taken part in 161 battles in several conflicts, including the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), the War of Liberation (1946-49) and the War to Resist United States' Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53).  Within the PLA, the company is renowned for its "hard combat thinking, hard combat style, hard military skills and hard military discipline".  In 1964, the Ministry of National Defense awarded it the title of the "Hard-boned Sixth Company", and in 1985, the Central Military Commission gave it the honorary title of the "Heroic Sixth Company".)
Guaranteed Original photo.
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