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The 173rd Division (Chinese: 第173师) was created in February 1949 under the Regulation of the Redesignations of All Organizations and Units of the Army, issued by Central Military Commission on November 1, 1948,[1] basing on the 3rd Sub-district of Tongbai Military District. Its history could be traced to 5th Independent Brigade of Jinan Military District formed in August 1947.
| 173rd Division (1949-50) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1949.2 - 1950.11 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | 58th Corps |
| Engagements | Chinese Civil War |
The division was composed of 517th, 518th and 519th Infantry Regiments. As a part of 58th Corps, during the Chinese Civil War the division took part in the creation of Tongbai base area and Xiangfan Campaign.
In November 1950 the division was inactivated.
- Division Headquarters merged into Navy Command, Middle-South Military Region;
- 517th and 518th Infantry Regiments were transferred to Nanyang Military Sub-district;
- 519th Infantry Regiment was transferred to Shangqiu Military Sub-district.
References edit
- 中国人民解放军各步兵师沿革，http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_a3f74a990101cp1q.html
- ^ 《中央军委关于统一全军组织及部队番号的规定》, http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_7254c7350100xb56.html