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1st Reserve Division (Chinese: 预备第1师) was formed in August 1955 in Chengdu Military Region. On February 15, 1956, the division moved to Jiajiang, Sichuan.
1st Reserve Division (1955–58) | |
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Active | 1955.8-1958.3 |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Branch | People's Liberation Army |
Type | Division |
Role | Reserve Infantry |
Part of | Chengdu Military Region |
Garrison/HQ | Jiajiang, Sichuan |
As of its activation the division was composed of:
- 1st Reserve Regiment;
- 2nd Reserve Regiment;
- 3rd Reserve Regiment;
- Artillery Regiment;
- Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment;
- Sergeant Training Regiment.
The division was fully manned and equipped. During its short-lived existence the division was focused on the training of officers and sergeants.
In March 1958 the division was demobilized, moving to Heilongjiang for agricultural missions.
References
edit- 《四川省志·军事志》,p. 85[full citation needed]