1 958 may1day, Wei went to the viewing platform to participate in the celebration of international labor day. After returning home, he felt unwell. Later, the doctor diagnosed diabetes complicated with heart disease and immediately sent it to the hospital for rescue.
During Wei's hospitalization, Zhu De, Chen Yi, Bo Yibo and Li visited him successively. Since then, Wei's health has deteriorated day by day. In addition to myocardial infarction, he also developed pneumonia. Repeated rescues were ineffective. He died on 1960 17 10/7 at the age of 63.
On the morning of 2 1, Wei Gong Festival was held in Zhongshan Hall, Zhongshan Park. In front of Weiling Hall, there are wreaths dedicated by Zhu De, Song Qingling, Dong, Chen Yun and others.
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Northern Expedition (1926- 1927)
1July, 926, the northern expedition began. The ninth regiment of Wei was first incorporated into the general reserve team in Guangdong, and 10 entered Fujian to fight in October. Who commanded it? In the two wars of Yongding and Songkou, Wei was brave and good at fighting, and made great contributions when he defeated the Zhouyin people's department. First promoted to 14 division former enemy deputy commander and commander-in-chief, and then promoted to commander after the battle of Songkou.
After pacifying Fujian, Wei went north to Zhejiang to fight Sun Jun. Wei used clever tactics and fought and advanced. On March 24th, 1927, the Eastern Route Army of the Northern Expeditionary Army recaptured Nanjing, and the main force of Wei 14 Division also arrived in the suburbs of Nanjing, and was ordered to adjust its deployment.
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