101st Division (1st Formation) (People's Republic of China)
MILITARY UNIT
101st Division (1st Formation)(People's Republic of China)
The 101st Division ()(1st Formation), was created in February 1949 under the Regulation of the Redesignations of All Organizations and Units of the Army, issued by Central Military Commission on November 1, 1948, based on the Independent Brigade of Jianghuai Military District. Its history could be traced to the Huaibei Assault Detachment formed in January 1947.