103rd Division (2nd Formation) (People's Republic of China)

103rd Division (1951-52)
Active1951.2 - 1952.6
CountryPeople's Republic of China
BranchPeople's Liberation Army
TypeDivision
RoleInfantry
Garrison/HQWenzhou, Zhejiang

The 103rd Division(Chinese: 第103师)(2nd Formation) was activated on February 26, 1951 from 5th Military Sub-district and elements from the former 103rd Division. The division was composed of:

  • 307th Infantry Regiment (former 5th Security Regiment of Zhejiang Military District);
  • 308th Infantry Regiment (expanded from 2nd Battalion, 309th Infantry Regiment of former 103rd Division);
  • 309th Infantry Regiment (1st and 3rd Battalion, Security Regiment of Zhejiang Military Region).

The division was acting as Wenzhou Military Sub-district.

In June 1952 the division was disbanded along with its 308th Infantry Regiment. Its 307th Infantry Regiment was transferred to Wenzhou Military Sub-district, while 309th Infantry Regiment was transferred to Taizhou Military Sub-district's control.

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