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.
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. 
