2nd Independent Corps of Northwestern Military Region (Chinese: 西北军区独立第2军) was formed on December 19, 1949 in Zhongwei, Ningxia.
| 2nd Independent Corps of Northwestern Military Region(1949–50) 1st Independent Division of Ninxia Military District (1950–53) 1st Agricultural Construction Division (1953–56) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1949.12 - 1956 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army Ground Force |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | Northwestern Military Region |
| Garrison/HQ | Zhongwei, Ningxia |
The corps was formed from defected Republic of China Army 81st Corps, the unit of Ningxia Hui clique Ma Hongbin.
The corps was originally composed of 2 divisions, with a total of 4 infantry regiments and a cavalry regiment and 9414 personnel.[1]
In December 1950 the corps was reorganized as 1st Independent Division of Ninxia Military District (Chinese: 宁夏军区独立第1师).
In 1953 the division was reorganized as 1st Agricultural Construction Division (Chinese: 农业建设第1师).
In 1956 the division was demobilized.
References
edit- ^ 中国人民解放军历史资料丛书编审委员会, 《解放战争时期国民党起义投诚，陕甘宁青新地区》, 解放军出版社, 1995, ISBN 7 5065-2826-6