Chen Bojun, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Chen Bojun

Date of Birth: 26-Nov-1910

Place of Birth: Dachuan District, Sichuan, China

Date of Death: 06-Feb-1974

Profession: politician

Nationality: China

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Chen Bojun (??? or ???; pinyin:Chén Bójun or Chén Guómào; November 26, 1910 – February 6, 1974),was a general of the People's Liberation Army from the Sichuan Province, Dachuan District. Chen Bojun was trained in Whampoa Military Academy in 1926, and joined the Chinese Communist Party in 1927, participating in the Autumn Harvest Uprising.
He rose through the ranks, holding many divisional level commands and participated in the Long March.
During the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War, he held top positions in the Fourth Field Army and the Eighth Route Army.
After the establishment of the PRC, Chen held the roles of commander of Hunan's garrison, PLA Military Academy's Vice Head Training and acting Head of the Academy.
In 1955, Chen was awarded the rank of a General.