About Yu Jishi
Lived 1904 – 1990 (aged 85). Yu Jishi was a Chinese politician.
Yu Jishi (; 1 May 1904 – 25 January 1990) was a Chinese Nationalist military general from Fenghua, Zhejiang. He graduated from Whampoa Military Academy.
In January 1935, when he was serving as commander of the 74th Army of the National Revolutionary Army, he ordered the execution of Li Chouxi.
He served with distinction during the Battle of Shanghai and was wounded leading a defense in battle. After the war, he retreated to Taiwan along with the Nationalist government and served with the defence ministry.
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Chinese general
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Yu Jishi was born on 1 May 1904 in Fenghua District.
When did Yu Jishi die?
Yu Jishi died on 25 January 1990 in Taipei.
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Yu Jishi was a politician.
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Yu Jishi was Chinese.
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