Independent Division of Jiangxi Provincial Military District (Chinese: 江西省军区独立师)(1st Formation) was formed in 1966 from the Public Security Contingent of Jiangxi province. The division was composed of three regiments (1st to 3rd).
| Independent Division of Jiangxi Provincial Military District (1966–69) 4th Garrison Division of Fuzhou Military Region (1969–70, 80-85) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1966 - 1970.2, 1980.12-1985.10 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry, Garrison |
| Garrison/HQ | Xiamen, Fujian |
In October 1969 the division moved to Xiamen, Fujian as the replacement of 93rd Army Division, and renamed as 4th Garrison Division of Fuzhou Military Region (Chinese: 福州军区守备第4师).
In December 1969, all its regiments were renamed as follows:
- 12th Garrison Regiment (former 1st);
- 13th Garrison Regiment (former 2nd);
- 14th Garrison Regiment (former 3rd).
On February 1 1970, the division merged with Xiamen Military Sub-district and became Xiamen Garrison District.
In December 1980, Xiamen Garrison District was renamed as 4th Garrison Division of Fuzhou Military Region again.
The division was then composed of:
- 12th Garrison Regiment;
- 13th Garrison Regiment;
- 14th Garrison Regiment;
- 15th Garrison Regiment;
- Artillery Regiment;
- Shipping Group.
In October 1985 the division was inactivated and became Xiamen Garrison District again.
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