Independent Division of Guizhou Provincial Military District (1st Formation)(People's Republic of China)
Independent Division of Guizhou Provincial Military District (Chinese: 贵州省军区独立师)(1st Formation) was formed on June 6th 1966. The division was composed of three infantry regiments, an infantry battalion and an antiaircraft artillery battalion.
| Independent Division of Guizhou Provincial Military District (1966-76) | |
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| Active | 1966.6 - 1976.7 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Guiyang, Guizhou |
| Engagements | Vietnam War |
From January 5th 1968 to 1969 its Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion participated in the Vietnam War, taking part in air defense missions in Lai Châu province. During its deployment the battalion shot down 4 US aircraft and damaged other 5.
The division was disbanded on July 27th 1976.
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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