1st Independent Division of Guangxi Military District explained

Unit Name:Independent Division of Hunan Provincial Military District (1966-69)
Independent Division of Nanning (1969–70)
1st Independent Division of Guangxi Military District (1970-76)
Dates:1966.7 - 1976.1
Country:People's Republic of China
Branch:People's Liberation Army
Type:Division
Role:Infantry
Garrison:Nanning, Guangxi

Independent Division of Hunan Provincial Military District (1st Formation) was formed in July 1966 from the Public Security Contingent of the Hunan province. The division was composed of three regiments (1st to 3rd) and two independent battalions.

In March 1969 the division (except for its independent battalions) moved to Guangxi and was renamed as Independent Division of Nanning .

In October 1970 the division was renamed as 1st Independent Division of Guangxi Military District .

In January 1976 the division was disbanded.

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