191st Motorized Infantry Brigade (People's Republic of China)
| 191st Division (1949–53) 191st Infantry Division (1953-60) 191st Army Division (1960–85) 191st Infantry Division (1985-98) 191st Motorized Infantry Brigade (1998-) |
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| Active | 1949.2 - |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army, People's Volunteer Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | 40th Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Dandong, Liaoning province |
| Engagements | Chinese Civil War, Korean War, Vietnam War |
The 191st Division (Chinese: 第191师) was created in February 1949 under the Regulation of the Redesignations of All Organizations and Units of the Army, issued by Central Military Commission on November 1, 1948, basing on the 11th Brigade, 4th Column of Huabei Military Region. Its history could be traced back to 3rd Military Sub-district of Jinchaji Military Region, formed in November 1937.
The division was a part of 64th Corps. Under the flag of 191st division it took part in the Chinese Civil War.
The division was composed of 571st, 572nd and 573rd Infantry Regiments. In December 1950 Artillery Regiment, 191st Division was activated, and redesignated as 571st Artillery Regiment in 1953.
In January 1951 the division converted to Soviet-built small arms. After soon the division moved into Korea as a part of People's Volunteer Army in February 1951. In October and November the division took part in the First and Second Battle of Maryang San.
In August 1953, the division pulled out of Korea and renamed as 191st Infantry Division (Chinese: 步兵第191师). The division stationed in Dandong, Liaoning province since then.
In May 1954, 387th Tank Self-Propelled Artillery Regiment of 182nd Infantry Division was attached to the division and renamed as 396th Tank Self-Propelled Artillery Regiment. The division was then composed of:
In February 1955, the division, along with the rest of 64th Corps moved to Port Arthur to receive equipment left by the withdrawing Soviet Union. The division received equipment left by 17th Guards Rifle Division, and then stationed in Jinzhou District.
In April 1960 the division was renamed as 191st Army Division (Chinese: 陆军第191师). In June 1962, the division was catalogued as a "big" division (northern, catalogue A).
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