100th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 100th Division (第100師団, Dai-ihhyaku Shidan) was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Occupation Division (拠兵団, Kyo Heidan).
| 100th Division | |
|---|---|
| 第100師団 | |
| Active | 1944 - 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 35th army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 14960 |
| Garrison/HQ | Mindanao |
| Nickname(s) | Occupation division |
| Engagements | Battle of Davao |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Jiro Harada |
It was created 15 June 1944 in Mindanao under command of Lieutenant-General Jiro Harada. The nucleus for the formation was the 30th Independent Mixed Brigade and reinforcements sent from Moji 29 May 1944. It was a type C(hei) security division.
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