1st Independent Division of Guangxi Military District (People's Republic of China)
Independent Division of Hunan Provincial Military District (Chinese: 湖南省军区独立师)(1st Formation) was formed in July 1966 from the Public Security Contingent of the Hunan province. The division was composed of three regiments (1st to 3rd) and two independent battalions.
| Independent Division of Hunan Provincial Military District (1966-69) Independent Division of Nanning (1969–70) 1st Independent Division of Guangxi Military District (1970-76) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1966.7 - 1976.1 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Nanning, Guangxi |
In March 1969 the division (except for its independent battalions) moved to Guangxi and was renamed as Independent Division of Nanning (Chinese: 南宁独立师).
In October 1970 the division was renamed as 1st Independent Division of Guangxi Military District (Chinese: 广西军区独立第1师).
In January 1976 the division was disbanded.
References
- 中国各省军区独立师的历史沿革, https://web.archive.org/web/20160918225002/http://www.360doc.com/content/13/1205/20/1164894_334784330.shtml
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