4th Reserve Division (People's Republic of China)

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4th Reserve Division (1955–58)
Active 1955.8-1958.3
Country People's Republic of China
Branch People's Liberation Army
Type Division
Role Reserve Infantry
Part of Chengdu Military Region
Garrison/HQ Bishan, Sichuan

4th Reserve Division(Chinese :预备第4师) was formed in August 1955 in Chengdu Military Region. On February 15 1956, the division moved to Bishan, Sichuan.

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As of its activation the division was composed of:

The division was fully manned and equipped. During its short-lived existence the division was focused on the training of officers and sergeants.

In March 1958 the division was demobilized, moving to Heilongjiang for agricultural missions.

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