Xu Xiangqian was conferred the rank of marshal in 1955.

A group photo at Nangong with leaders of the Column Marching Eastward to Resist Japanese Aggression. From the left: Xu Xiangqian, Fu Zhuting, Song Renqiong and Xiao Hua.

Xu Xiangqian and Song Renqiong at the 13th Party Congress.

(China.org.cn)