Who's Who in China (3rd edition)/Chiang Yen-hsing

General Chiang Yen-hsing

蔣雁行字算臣

General Chiang Yen-hsing was born at Fou-ch'eng Hsien, Chihli province, and was graduated from the Peiyang Military Academy in Tientsin. In 1901 General Chang was sent to Japan with 38 other military graduates forming the first group of Chinese students to study in the Japan Military Officer's Academy. From this institution he later graduated and specialized in the infantry department. Upon returning to China, General Chiang joined the Peiyang Military clique. Subsequently he was appointed Councillor to the Headquarters of the Commander of Kiangpei Northern Kiangsu Troops and concurrently Commander of the 13th Piao or Brigade stationed at Tsingkiangpu. During the first Revolution, General Chiang was elected Tutu or Military Commander of Kiangpey. In July 1913 he was appointed Special Military Commissioner to Kiang-Huai. In August 1913 he became Director-General of the Kiangpei military affairs. In September 1914 General Chiang was called to Peking and was made a "Chiang-chun of the Chiangchunfu” or College of Marshals his special fitter being "Ching Wei.” Later he was appointed Director General for the Promotion of Military Standards. From October 1916 to July 1917 General Chiang was Tutung of Suiyuan Special Area. In August 1920 he was appointed Deputy-Chief of General Staff which position he is still holding. In October 1919 General Chiang was awarded the First Order of Weufu; in October 1920, the First Order of Tashou Paokuang Chiaho; in October 1922, the Second Order of Merit. In March 1923 General Chiang was appointed a member of the Commission for the study of questions regarding Mongolia. In December 1923 General Chiang was made a Full General.