Independent Division of Guizhou Provincial Military District (1st Formation)
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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 |
Military unit
Independent Division of Guizhou Provincial Military District (Chinese: 贵州省军区独立师)(1st Formation) was formed on June 6, 1966. The division was composed of three infantry regiments, an infantry battalion and an antiaircraft artillery battalion.
From January 5, 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 27, 1976.
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