Martyr Gao Zhihang’s Tomb

Martyr Gao Zhihang’s Tomb

Martyr Gao Zhihang’s Tomb is a classic red tourism site.

Martyr Gao Zhihang’s Tomb is located in Nanshan Fuyuan, Dongchang District, Tonghua City. The tomb consists of a half-length white marble statue of Gao Zhihang and its pedestal. The front of the pedestal is inscribed with an account of Gao Zhihang’s life. This tomb is a cenotaph.

Gao Zhihang was originally named Gao Mingjiu, with the courtesy name Ziheng. He was born on May 14, 1908, into a farming family in Sankeshuyu Township, Tonghua County, Jilin Province (his family later moved to No. 40 Longquan Road, Dongchang District, Tonghua City). In 1924, Gao Zhihang graduated with distinction from Fengtian Sino-French Middle School. In the same year, he was admitted to the Artillery Department of the Northeast Army Officer School. Determined to pursue aviation and serve his country, he changed his name to Gao Zhihang. In November 1925, he went to France to study flying at an aviation school. During the War of Resistance Against Japan, he led the Fourth Fighter Group of the Chinese Air Force in its first air battle against the invading Japanese forces, shooting down six enemy planes in one engagement and becoming the “soul of the air force” at the time. On November 12, 1937, Gao Zhihang died a heroic death at Zhoujiakou Airport.

The Martyr Gao Zhihang’s Tomb was completed on August 14, 2006. Gao Zhihang’s eldest daughter, Gao Liliang, and eldest son, Gao Yaohan, attended the completion ceremony. Every year on Tomb-Sweeping Day, people from all walks of life come here to pay their respects.

Source: Party School of Dongchang District Committee, Tonghua City