Chen Hongjun
Chen Hongjun | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 陈红军 |
| Born | 20 March 1987 Longnan, Gansu, China |
| Died | 16 June 2020 (aged 33) Line of Actual Control, Galwan River, Aksai Chin |
| Buried | Lanzhou Martyrs Cemetery |
| Allegiance | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army Ground Force |
| Years of service | 2009–2020 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles / wars | 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 2020–2022 China–India skirmishes and was posthumously decorated with the July 1 Medal for his efforts during the skirmish.