Chen Hongjun
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Nativename
陈红军
Died16 June 2020 (aged 33)
Buried
Lanzhou Martyrs Cemetery
Chen Hongjun | |
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| Native name | 陈红军 |
| Born | 20 March 1987[1] |
| Died | 16 June 2020 (aged 33) |
| Buried | Lanzhou Martyrs Cemetery |
| Allegiance | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army Ground Force |
| Service years | 2009–2020 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Conflicts | 2020–2021 China–India skirmishes † |
| Awards | July 1 Medal (posthumous) Medal of Devotion for National Defense |
Major Chen Hongjun (Chinese: 陈红军; 20 March 1987 – 16 June 2020) was a battalion commander in the People's Liberation Army. He was killed during the 2020–2021 China–India skirmishes[2] and was posthumously decorated with the July 1 Medal for his efforts during the skirmish.[3]
