189th Division (2nd Formation) (People's Republic of China)

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In October 1969 186th Army Division(Chinese: 陆军第186师) was formed from 2nd Engineer District, Engineer Corps of Beijing Military Region. The division was a part of 63rd Army Corps.

Active1969.10 - 1985.7
TypeDivision
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186th Division (1969)
189th Division (1969-1985)
Active1969.10 - 1985.7
CountryPeople's Republic of China
BranchPeople's Liberation Army
TypeDivision
RoleInfantry
Part of63rd Army Corps
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In December 1969 the division was renamed as 189th Army Division(Chinese: 陆军第189师), 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.

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