10th Reserve Division (People's Republic of China)

10th Reserve Division
Active 1955–1957
Country People's Republic of China
Branch People's Liberation Army
Type Division
Role Reserve Infantry
Garrison/HQ Guiyang, Guizhou

10th Reserve Division (Chinese: 预备第10师) was formed in winter 1955 in Yunnan province. In January 1956, the division moved to Guiyang, Guizhou.

As of its activation the division was composed of:

  • 28th Reserve Regiment;
  • 29th Reserve Regiment;
  • 30th Reserve Regiment;
  • Artillery Regiment;
  • Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment;
  • Sergeant Training Regiment.

The division was fully manned and equipped. During its short-lived existence the division was focused on the training of reserve personnel.

In April 1957 the division was disbanded.

References

  • 《贵州省志·军事志》, pp.134–135
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