131st Division (2nd Formation)(People's Republic of China)
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27th Garrison Division(1964-70) 131st Army Division (1970–85) | |
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Active | 1964 - 1985 |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Branch | People's Liberation Army |
Type | Division |
Role | Garrison, Infantry |
Part of | Hainan Military district |
Garrison/HQ | Tunchang, Hainan |
Engagements | Sino-Vietnam War |
27th Garrison Division({zh|守备第27师}) was formed in summer 1964 in Tunchang, Hainan. The division acted as a mobile defense force of northern Hainan island.
In 1970 the division was reorganized and renamed as 131st Army Division({zh|陆军第131师}). The division was then composed of:
- 391st Infantry Regiment;
- 392nd Infantry Regiment;
- 393rd Infantry Regiment;
- Artillery Regiment.
In December 1979, 391st Infantry Regiment was detached and converted to .
From July 1982 to March 1983, 392nd Infantry Regiment was deployed to Guangxi to take part in the Sino-Vietnam War. During its deployment the regiment inflicted about 50 casualties to confronting PAVN units.
In 1985 the division was disbanded. All remnants were absorbed into 132nd Infantry Division.
References[]
- 建国后中国人民解放军步兵师的发展 (2011年版), http://club.xilu.com/zgjsyj/msgview-819697-74513.html
- 中国人民解放军各步兵师沿革, http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_a3f74a990101cp1q.html
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- Infantry divisions of the People's Liberation Army
- Military units and formations established in 1964
- Military units and formations disestablished in 1985
- Chinese military stubs