2nd Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District (People's Republic of China)

2nd Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District (1966–70)
Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District (1970–73)
2nd Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District (1973–76)
Active 1966.9 - 1976.4
Country People's Republic of China
Branch People's Liberation Army
Type Division
Role Infantry

2nd Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District(Chinese: 河南省军区独立第2师) was formed on September 1st 1966 from Public Security Contingent of Henan province. The division was composed of four infantry regiments (4th to 7th).

On March 9th 1970 the division was renamed as Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District(Chinese: 河南省军区独立师) following 1st Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District's renaming. Its regiments were renamed as follows:

On February 9th 1973 the division was renamed as 2nd Independent Division of Henan Provincial Military District again following 50th Army Division's returning and renaming. its regiments were renamed back to their designations before March 1970.

On April 18th 1976 the division was disbanded.

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