Chen Jia-shang

Chen Jia-Shang (Chinese: 陳嘉尚 - pinyin: Chén Jiashang) (March 1909 - March 6, 1972) was a colonel general of the Republic of China Air Force and the Third Commander in Chief of the ROCAF whose term spanned July 1, 1957 to July 1, 1963. He also served as the ambassador to Jordan from 1967 until his death in 1972.

Biography Chen was a graduate of the 6th Term of National Military Academy, the class of the 1st Term of the National Aviation Academy, and assumed the position as the Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of China Air Force on July 1, 1957, and served until July 1, 1963.

In the 1960s, Chen served successively as a member of the 8th, 9th, and 10th Central Committee of the Kuomintang.

Accolades The Cauldron Medal The Sky Command Medal The Loyalty and Service Award The Celestial Kindness Medal The Recovery Medal The Victory Medal The Land, Sea and Air Award The Model Award The Literate Award The Victory in War of Resistance Award The US Commander Achievement Award The Crown Medal of Thailand The Grand Cross of Spain Medal The Star of Jordan Medal The Grand Cross of Peru Medal The National Emblem of Jordan Medal