IJA 43rd Division
| 43rd Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943 - 1944 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch |
 Imperial Japanese Army
|
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 13039 |
| Garrison/HQ | Nagoya |
| Nickname(s) | Honor Division |
| Engagements | Battle of Saipan |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Prince Kaya Tsunenori Yoshitsugu Saitō |
The 43rd Division (第43師団 Dai-yonjūsan Shidan?) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Honor Division (誉兵団 Homare Heidan?)
The Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) 42nd Division was raised as a triangular division (type B, standard) on 10 June 1943 in Nagoya, simultaneously with 42nd, 46th and 47th divisions. The nucleus for the formation was the headquarters of the 3rd division and the 63rd independent infantry brigade. The 43rd division was assigned to Central District Army upon formation.
In April 1944, the 43rd division was assigned to 31st army and reorganized to marine (mixed) division, with artillery and engineer regiments absorbed by infantry regiments. Also, the Yoshitsugu Saitō was appointed as divisional commander instead of Prince Kaya Tsunenori.
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