115th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 115th Division (第115師団, Dai-hyakujūgo Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was 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 Twelfth Army.
| 115th Division | |
|---|---|
| 第115師団 | |
| Active | 1944–1945 |
| Country | 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 |
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