Chinese Military Promoted to General of the Army in 1955

Chinese General of the Army Huang Kecheng

Background and History

Born October 1 1902 in Hunan Province and died December 28 1986 in Beijing. General Huang Kecheng became the Hunan Provincial Secretaryship after the proclamation of the People's Republic of China. Commander of the Hunan Military Area and Political Commissar. In November of 1952 appointed as Vice General Chief of Staff CPLA. In 1954 became Vice Minister of DoD in China. Promoted to General of the Army in 1955 (Equivalent to 4 Stars).

Activities in Korean War

Did not participate in the Korean War in Korea.