1st Division (North Korea)
Appearance
The 1st Infantry Division is a military formation of the Korean People's Army.
Guards 1st Infantry Division | |
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Active | 1948-present |
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Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch | Korean People's Army Ground Force |
Type | Infantry division |
Size | Division |
Garrison/HQ | Kosong County, Kangwon Province |
Engagements | Korean War |
Decorations | Guards badge |
It was part of the North Korean advance from Seoul to Taejon.
The division fought in the Battle of Pusan Perimeter.[1]
The intelligence section of U.S Far East Command headquarters listed the divisions order of battle as of 31 July 1952 as follows:[2]
- 2nd Regiment
- 3rd Regiment
- 14th Regiment
- Artillery Regiment
This same report listed the 1st Division as being in III Corps Reserve at the same time period.[3]
References
- ^ Webb, William J. The Korean War: The Outbreak. United States Army Center of Military History. CMH Pub 19-6. Archived from the original on 2010-06-12. Retrieved 2010-08-20.
- ^ History of the North Korean Army. Headquarters, Far East Command. Intelligence Section. 31 July 1952. p. 141.
- ^ History of the North Korean Army. Headquarters, Far East Command. Intelligence Section. 31 July 1952. p. 75.