142nd Division (3rd Formation) (People's Republic of China)

142nd Army Division (Chinese: 陆军第142师)(3rd Formation) was formed in November 1969 and designated in December.

142nd Army Division (1969-77)
Active1969 - 1977
CountryPeople's Republic of China
BranchPeople's Liberation Army
TypeDivision
RoleInfantry
Part ofGuangzhou Military Region
Garrison/HQHuiyang, Guangdong

The division directly belonged to the Guangzhou Military Region, while it was administered by the 42nd Army Corps. It was stationed in Huiyang, Guangdong for an agricultural production mission.

In March 1977 the division was disbanded and absorbed by Independent Division of Guangdong Provincial Military District.

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