The United States Army maintained a training station in Tianjin, and its officers, including future General George Marshall, were called "Old China Hands." Other Army officers trained there include David D. Barrett, who headed the Army's wartime Dixie Mission.
The U.S. Army maintained a training facility in Tianjin, with officers, including future General George Marshall, being referred to as "Old China Hands."  Other Army personnel who received training there included David D. Barrett, who headed the Army's wartime Dixie Mission.