9th Reserve Division (People's Republic of China) explained

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.

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