115th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)

115th Division
第115師団
Active 1944–1945
Country Empire of Japan Empire of Japan
Allegiance 12th army
Branch Imperial Japanese Army
Type Infantry
Garrison/HQ Henan
Nickname(s) North division
Engagements Battle of West Henan–North Hubei

The 115th Division (第115師団 Dai-hyakujūgo Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the North Division (北兵団 Kita Heidan). It was formed 10 July 1944 in Henan as a type-C(hei) security division, simultaneously with the 114th, 117th and 118th divisions. The nucleus for the formation was the 7th independent mixed brigade. The division was initially assigned to the 12th army.

Action

In March 1945, the 115th division was reinforced by the mortar company and sent to participate in the Battle of West Henan–North Hubei.[1] In April 1945 the 115th division has occupied Laohekou.[2]

The division was staying in labour camp in Henan after the surrender of Japan 15 August 1945. 23 April 1946, the 115th division has sailed from Shanghai and arrived to Nagato, Yamaguchi 30 April 1946. The dissolution of the 115th division was complete 10 June 1946.

See also

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Japanese Forces Battle of Western Honan-Northern Hopei Mid March 1945
  2. ↑ 115th Division (Kita)


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