Huo Kuizhang
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Huo Kuizhang (Chinese: 霍揆章; pinyin: Huò Kuízhāng) (1901 - 1953) was a KMT general from Hunan. He was appointed a major general on April 13, 1935, and promoted to lieutenant general in May 1937. He commanded the 20th Army Group from July 1940 to June 1945.[1][2] He fought against the Imperial Japanese Army in Changsha, Yunnan and Burma.
Huo Kuizhang | |
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| Born | 1901 Hunan |
| Died | March 9, 1953 (aged 51–52) |
| Allegiance | Republic of China |
| Branch | National Revolutionary Army |
| Rank | lieutenant general |
| Commands | 20th Army Group |
| Conflicts | |
After the assassination of Wen Yiduo by the KMT in 1946, Huo was dismissed as the Yunnan garrison commander.[3]
