Ma Xizhen, 馬希珍 | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gansu |
| Allegiance |  Republic of China |
| Battles / wars | Ili Rebellion, Pei-ta-shan Incident |
Ma Xizhen (馬希珍, Xiao'erjing: ﻣَﺎ ثِ جٌ) was a Chinese Hui Muslim General, born in Bahuzhuang village (八戶庄村) in Guanghe County, Gansu province. He joined the Ninghai Army in Qinghai and became part of its Fifth Cavalry Army. He then became the commander of the third cavalry regiment of the first division. Ma fought against Soviet and Mongol forces in the Pei-ta-shan Incident.[1] Under his command served the Salar Muslim General Han Youwen who led the First Cavalry Division.[2]
- ^ Wang 1999a, p. 87.
- ^ Wang 1999b, p. 274.