| 3rd Division (1949–52) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1949.2 - 1952.6 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | 1st Corps |
| Engagements | Chinese Civil War |
The3rd Division (Chinese:第3师)(1st Formation) was created in February 1949 underthe Regulation of the Redesignations of All Organizations and Units of the Army, issued by Central Military Commission on November 1, 1948,[1] basing on the 7th Independent Brigade, 1st Column of the PLANorthwestern Field Army. Its history can be traced to the 7th Independent Brigade, Jinsui Military District, formed in December 1947.
The division is part of 1st Corps (now1st Army). Under the flag of 3rd division it took part in theChinese Civil War. In June 1952 it was disbanded and absorbed into the1st Division from the same Corps.
As of disbandment division was composed of:
