Claim: Xu Mengjia from Yibin, Sichuan participated in the Cultural Revolution until August 1976 and joined the People's Liberation Army in 1976, serving in the 59035 Army.
Evidence: Xu was born and raised in Yibin, Sichuan. During the Cultural Revolution, he became a sent-down youth in Qujing County and Gao County from June 1975 to August 1976. In December 1976, he joined the People's Liberation Army, serving in 59035 Army.