Nguyen Thi Le, a 79-year-old woman from Vam Co commune in Tay Ninh, has recently been recognized as the wife of fallen soldier Huynh Van Quen, nearly 60 years after they were engaged. The Tay Ninh Department of Home Affairs issued a decision on July 18, adding Le to the list of relatives of the deceased soldier.

The recognition came after the discovery of Quen's remains and personal items at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City earlier in July. Quen's name was found on a faded document collected alongside his remains during the excavation process. This decision was based on the soldier's records, the certificate of merit, and a request from the local government.

On the same day, local authorities met with Quen's family, where six relatives unanimously agreed to recognize Le as his wife. Following this recognition, Le has been issued a certificate confirming her status as the soldier's dependent and is set to receive monthly benefits starting from July. These benefits include a monthly pension of over 2.7 million VND and an additional support allowance of more than 2.2 million VND for widows living alone, totaling nearly 5 million VND each month.

The criteria for recognizing a widow of a fallen soldier include documentation of marriage or engagement, as well as family records confirming the couple's relationship. In cases where no documentation exists, verification can be based on family testimony.

Initial investigations revealed that Huynh Van Quen was a member of the Long An Battalion and participated in the significant battles during the Tet Offensive of 1968. His remains were discovered in Le Thi Rieng Park, leading to the identification of his family and the subsequent recognition of Le.