Jinxian Wang Jie Memorial Hall

　　The Wang Jie Memorial Hall covers an area of 69 mu, with a construction area of 3,000 square meters and a total building height of 16.8 meters. The main structure is supported by 48 pillars, symbolizing a sudden emergence from the heavens and representing the moment when the heroic Wang Jie threw himself onto the explosive site and sacrificed his life bravely. The name of the Wang Jie Memorial Hall was inscribed by a former member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission. Wang Jie is a heroic figure of his time, as renowned as Lei Feng, and a fine son of the Chinese nation. He brought honor and glory to the people of Jinxian, and is their pride.

　　Wang Jie (1942~1965)　　Wang Jie (1942–1965) was from Huagu Village, Chengjiao Township, Jinxian County. In 1957, when his hometown was hit by floods, he risked his life to save the horses of the production team. In 1958, he was admitted to Jinxian No. 1 Middle School, and every Sunday when he went home, he helped the accountant of the production team with bookkeeping voluntarily. In 1961, he enlisted in the army and served as a soldier in the Engineer Company, 1st Platoon of a certain Armored Division of the Jinan Military Region of the People’s Liberation Army. On February 21, 1963, he wrote in his diary: “No matter what work I do in the future, I must be absolutely loyal to the Party’s cause, and brave enough to sacrifice for the victory of the revolution. As a Communist Party member, how can I not face death fearlessly? As a revolutionary soldier, how can I care about personal safety?”... Details+

　　Source: Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China