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Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District (1st Formation)(People's Republic of Chin

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Active
  
1966.6 - 1982.4

Role
  
Infantry

Type
  
Division

Country
  
People's Republic of China

Branch
  
People's Liberation Army

Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District(Chinese: 河南省军区独立师)(1st Formation) was formed on June 20, 1966 from eight independent battalions from military sub-districts of Henan province. The division was composed of three regiments (1st to 3rd infantry).

In September the division was renamed as 1st Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District (Chinese: 河南省军区独立第1师) following 2nd Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District's formation.

On September 1, 1968 the division was transferred to newly-formed 17th Army Corps. In December 1969 the division was renamed as 50th Army Division(Chinese: 陆军第50师), and all its regiments were renamed as follows:

  • 148th Infantry Regiment;
  • 149th Infantry Regiment;
  • 150th Infantry Regiment.
  • Artillery Regiment was activated in unknown time between 1969 to 1976.

    On February 9, 1973, the division was returned to provincial military district's control following the disbandment of 17th Army Corps, and renamed as 1st Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District again.

    On April 28, the division was further renamed as Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District again following 2nd Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District's disbandment.

    On April 19, 1982 the division was disbanded.

    In December 1980 the division was disbanded.

    References

    Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District (1st Formation)(People's Republic of China) Wikipedia