| 1st Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1959 – 1975 |
| Country |
 South Vietnam |
| Branch |
 Army of the Republic of Vietnam |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | I Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Huế |
| Engagements |
Vietnam War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Nguyen Khanh Ton That Dinh Nguyen Van Thieu Do Cao Tri Nguyễn Chánh Thi Ngo Quang Truong Pham Van Phu |
The 1st Division of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN)—the army of the nation state of South Vietnam that existed from 1955 to 1975—was part of the I Corps that oversaw the northernmost region of South Vietnam, the centre of Vietnam.
The 1st Division was based in Huế, the old imperial city and one of two major cities in the region, which was also the corps headquarters.
References[]
- Tucker, Spencer C. (2000). Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO. pp. 526–533. ISBN 1-57607-040-9.
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