Unit Name: | 9th Reserve Division (1956–57) |
Dates: | 1956-1957.3 |
Country: | People's Republic of China |
Branch: | People's Liberation Army |
Type: | Division |
Role: | Reserve Infantry |
Command Structure: | Lanzhou Military Region |
Garrison: | Zhangye, Gansu |
9th Reserve Division was formed in early 1956 in Lanzhou Military Region.
As of its activation the division was composed of:
The division HQ stationed in Zhangye, Gansu, while its subordinated units spread along the Lanzhou–Xinjiang Railway.
The division was fully manned and equipped. During its short-lived existence the division was focused on the training of officers and sergeants.
In March 1957 the division was disbanded.