# Vietnam soldier remains recovery campaign

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-soldier-remains-recovery-campaign
> Updated: 2026-11-05T06:33:45.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Vietnam are conducting a 500-day campaign to search for, recover, and identify the remains of fallen soldiers. 

In Khanh Hoa province, officials held a ceremony to memorialize and bury 25 sets of remains at the Ninh Thuan Martyrs' Cemetery. This event, the third of its kind in the province, brought the total number of recovered remains to 84. Search teams reported difficulties due to weather, terrain, and the passage of time.

In Quang Tri province, authorities held a funeral for 14 sets of remains discovered in the Khe Sanh area by the 337th Economic-Defense Group. One individual, Nguyen Van Vuong, has been identified. The remains were interred at the Huong Hoa Martyrs Cemetery. Local officials stated that search efforts will continue in coordination with functional forces.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Quang Tri authorities hold funeral for 14 fallen soldiers

Quang Tri province held a memorial and burial ceremony for 14 sets of soldier remains recovered during a specialized search campaign in the Khe Sanh region.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quang-tri-authorities-hold-funeral-for-14-fallen-soldiers

### 2026-10-28: Khanh Hoa officials hold memorial for 25 fallen soldiers

Khanh Hoa province held a memorial and burial ceremony for 25 fallen soldiers recovered during a 500-day search campaign.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/khanh-hoa-officials-hold-memorial-for-25-fallen-soldiers

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Cite as: Vietnam soldier remains recovery campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-soldier-remains-recovery-campaign