Wang Sheng-ming

Wang Sheng-ming
王生明
Personal details
Born(1910-03-25)25 March 1910
Qiyang, Hunan, Qing dynasty
Died20 January 1955(1955-01-20) (aged 44)
Yijiangshan Islands, Zhejiang, Republic of China
Resting placeNational Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine
Nationality Republic of China
Political partyKuomintang
Military service
Allegiance Republic of China
Branch/service National Revolutionary Army
RankBrigadier general (posthumously)
Battles/wars

Wang Sheng-ming (25 March 1910 – 20 January 1955) was a former officer in the army of Hu Zongnan and a military officer in the Republic of China Army. During the Battle of Yijiangshan Islands, he led over 700 defenders to resist the People's Liberation Army for three days. His final words were, "The Communist forces are 50 meters away from me, and I only have one grenade left for myself."