Chen Ta-ch'ing (1905-1973)

Chen Ta-ch'ing (Chen Daqing) commanded 19 Army Group in central China during the Japanese To-go offensive of August 1944. He held high positions in the Nationalist government following the retreat to Taiwan (Formosa).

Service record

1905     

Born
1937
Brigadier general     
Commander, 4 Division
1937
Major general
Commander, 4 Division
1940
Lieutenant general    
Commander, 29 Army
1944

Commander, 19 Army Group
1945

Commander, 29 Army
1960

Head, National Security Bureau
1962

Commander, Taiwan Garrison
1967

Commander in Chief of the Army
1969

Governor of Taiwan
1972

Minister of Defense
1973

Dies

References

Generals.dk (accessed 2008-2-5)