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General Wu Chun-sheng was born at Lieh-ch’eng Hsien, Shantung Province, in 1863. He started his military career as a mere soldier in Manchuria serving in the Imperial Army. The highest position General Wu held under the Ching Regime was the Commandant of Rear Defence of Fengtien Province. In that capacity he rendered valuable service in suppressing banditry in the Liao Hsi Area. In July 1914 General Wu was appointed Defence Commissioner of Tiao-Liao Area of the Fengtien Province. In October 1916 he was awarded the Second Order of Merit and also made a Lieutenant General. Subsequently he was appointed the