| 1st Division 1.ª División | |
|---|---|
 Military flag of the Popular Army | |
| Active | 31 December 1936 – 27 March 1939 |
| Country | .svg) Spanish Republic |
| Branch | Spanish Republican Army |
| Type | Infantrydivision |
| Role | Home Defence |
| Part of | 1st Army Corps (1936–1939) |
| Garrison/HQ | Lozoyuela |
| Engagements | Spanish Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Enrique Jurado Barrio Fernando Cueto Herrero  |
The1st Division (Spanish:1.ª División)[1] was adivision of theSpanish Republican Army in theSpanish Civil War.
This unit was deployed in a relatively inactive front section located in themountainous area north ofMadrid.
The First Division was established on 31 December 1936 with the militia forces operating in theSomosierra sector and led by Lt. ColonelEnrique Jurado Barrio.[2] The headquarters of the division were inLoyozuela.[3]
This unit was garrisoned at the secondary sector ofEl Escorial and did not take part in any important military operation. The commander who replaced Enrique Jurado, Lt. ColonelFernando Cueto Herrero, was discovered when he was trying to join the enemy forces and was summarily dismissed and shot fortreason on 18 September 1937. Except for a few sporadic skirmishes, the unit rarely saw combat action and was mainly engaged in fortification work. The First Division was disbanded at the war's end in late March 1939.[1]
| Date | Army Corps | Mixed Brigades | Battlefront |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1936 | 1st Army Corps | 26th,27th and28th | Center |
| December 1937 | 1st Army Corps | 26th and27th | Center |
| April 1937 | 1st Army Corps | 26th,27th and28th | Center |
| November 1938 | 1st Army Corps | 26th and27th | Center |