Background
General Hsian Yao-nan was born at Huang-kang Hsien, Hubei province. He was a member of the Peiyang Military Clique.
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Yao-nan Hsian
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During 1917-1918 Mr. Hsian was Commander of the Chihli Third Mixed Brigade.
In October 1919 General Hsian was awarded the Second Order of Chiaho. In October 1920, following the Chihli-Annfu armed struggle, in which he took an active part in Zhili, General Chang received the Fouth Order of Merit. About the same time he was promoted to be Commander of the 25th National Army Division.
In August 1921 General Hsian, was appointed Tuchun of Hubei. In February 1922 he was awarded the Second Order of Tashou Paokuang Chiaho. In July he was made a Chiangchun of the College of Marshals with the special title in two words “Ping-Wu.” In August the First Order of Wenfu was conferred upon him and in October 1922 the Second Order of Merit.
In November 1923 General Hsiao was made a Marshal or Ping-Wu Shan Chiang-chun. In January 1924 he was appointed to be concurrently Civil Governor of Hubei still commanding the 2oth Army Division. In March 1924 General Hsiao was made a Full General.
