115th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
Military unit
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The 115th Division (第115師å£, Dai-hyakujÅ«go Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was North Division (åå µå£, Kita Heidan). It was formed 10 July 1944 in Henan as a type-C(hei) security division, simultaneously with the 114th, 117th and 118th divisions. The nucleus for the formation was the 7th Independent Mixed Brigade. The division was initially assigned to the Twelfth Army.
| 115th Division | |
|---|---|
| 第115å¸«å£ | |
| Active | 1944â1945 |
| Country |  Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 12th army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Henan |
| Nickname | North Division |
| Engagements | Battle of West HenanâNorth Hubei |
Action
In March 1945, the division was reinforced by a mortar company and sent to participate in the Battle of West HenanâNorth Hubei.[1] In April 1945 it occupied Laohekou.[2]
The division was detained in a labour camp in Henan after the surrender of Japan 15 August 1945. 23 April 1946, it sailed from Shanghai and arrived at Nagato, Yamaguchi 30 April 1946. The division was disbanded by 10 June 1946.