194565438+February, Xiande Mai was born in Lingzhou Town, Raoping County, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province. Grandfather and father are both boat people. No matter when he was a student or a militia, Xiande Mai always dared to shoulder heavy responsibilities for the collective benefit. From 65438 to 0965, Xiande Mai went to study at Shajiao Naval Joint School in Humen, Guangdong. After graduation, he was assigned to a naval escort ship and became an electromechanical soldier.
1965 In the naval battle in the early morning of August 6th, Xiande Mai persisted in fighting after being injured. With his own ability, he eliminated the fault of the ship, ensured the normal operation of the marine engine, and held the battle position until the battle was won. Therefore, Xiande Mai became a hero in the naval battle and was known as the "Iron Warrior". In 2023, 78-year-old Xiande Mai boarded the old ship again for a visit.
Xiande Mai's personality honor
1, 1966, Xiande Mai won the first class, was awarded the title of combat hero by the Ministry of National Defense, and was awarded the title of model Communist Youth League member by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League.
2. In 2009, he was elected as "100 person who touched China since the founding of New China". Won the title of "August 1st Medal" and "The Most Beautiful Struggler".
3. June, 2065438 12 was selected as the first candidate list of "August 1st Medal". On July 28th, 20 17, Comrade Xiande Mai won the "August 1st Medal".
4. On April 20, 2009, 2654381was commended for its outstanding contribution at the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the People's Navy.
5.2065438+In August 2009, he was selected as the recommended candidate for the national honorary title. On September 20 19 17, Xiande Mai won the honorary title of "People's Hero".
6.20 19 was selected as the "most beautiful struggler" on September 25th.
7.20 19, 12 and 12 were commended by advanced individuals of retired cadres in China.