74th Division (2nd Formation) (People's Republic of China)

74th Army Division (1969-1976)
Active1969.10 - 1976.5
CountryPeople's Republic of China
BranchPeople's Liberation Army
TypeDivision
RoleInfantry
Part ofArmored Troops, Nanjing Military Region
Garrison/HQTaizhou, Jiangsu

In October 1969 a new division was formed in Taizhou, Jiangsu province. In December 1969 it was designated as 74th Army Division(Chinese: 陆军第74师). The division was then composed of:

  • 220th Infantry Regiment;
  • 221st Infantry Regiment;
  • 222nd Infantry Regiment;
  • Artillery Regiment.

The division was under direct command and control of Armored Troops, Nanjing Military Region.

On April 4, 1975, the divisional HQ was transferred to Jiangsu Provincial Military District and became the divisional HQ of 1st Independent Division of Jiangsu Provincial Military District. The Staff Command of Wenzhou Military Sub-district was transferred in and became the new divisional HQ.

In May 1976 the division was disbanded.

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