189th Division (2nd Formation) (People's Republic of China)
Military unit
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In October 1969 186th Army Division(Chinese: éå第186å¸) was formed from 2nd Engineer District, Engineer Corps of Beijing Military Region. The division was a part of 63rd Army Corps.
| 186th Division (1969) 189th Division (1969-1985) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1969.10 - 1985.7 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | 63rd Army Corps |
In December 1969 the division was renamed as 189th Army Division(Chinese: éå第189å¸), and all its regiments were re-designated as:
- 565th Infantry Regiment;
- 566th Infantry Regiment;
- 567th Infantry Regiment;
- Artillery Regiment.
In July 1985 the division was disbanded.