99th Division (2nd Formation)(People's Republic of China)

99th Division (1950-52)
5th Construction Engineer Division (1952-55)
Active 1950.10 - 1952.5
Country China
Type Infantry
Size Brigade
Engagements Chinese civil war

The 160th Division(Chinese: 第160师) was formed in October 1950 from 3rd Garrison Brigade of Huadong Military Region.

In May 1952, the division was re-organized as 5th Construction Engineer Division(Chinese: 建筑工程第5师).

In May 1955 5th Construction Engineer Division was demobilized and became now China Construction Second Engineering Bureau, a part of China State Construction Engineering Corporation.

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