Yang Yongsong
Chinese Major General with military leadership
Born
1919
106 years ago
Died
September 1st, 2022
2 years ago — 103 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
China
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Served as a Major General in the Chinese military. Contributed to various strategic military initiatives and operations. Held significant leadership positions during his career, influencing military tactics and policies within the armed forces. Required oversight of critical defense projects along with training and developing military personnel. His career spanned several decades, reflecting a commitment to national defense and military readiness.
served as Major General in the People's Liberation Army
led military operations in key regions
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