1952 10 10 On 3 October, the Central People's Government of People's Republic of China (PRC) awarded Duan Dechang's relatives (equivalent to martyrs) the Glorious Commemorative Certificate of the Families of Soldiers who died in the Revolution, with the signature of "Chairman" written by Mao Zedong.
In 2009, Duan Dechang was named as one of the 100 Heroes who made outstanding contributions to the founding of New China.