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164th Division (1950–52)
Active 1950.10 - 1952.1
Country People's Republic of China
Branch People's Liberation Army
Type Division
Role Infantry
Part of Northeastern Military Region

The 164th Division (2nd Formation) was created in October 1950 basing on the Security Division of Northeastern Military Region. In July 1950 502nd Infantry Regiment of the inactivating 168th Division was attached to the division.

In January 1952 the division was disbanded. Its divisional HQ was absorbed into 3rd Armored Troops Tank Organization Base, while its regiments were renamed as 3rd, 5th and 6th Independent Infantry Regiments of Northeastern Military Districts, respectively.

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