127th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 127th Division (第127師団, Dai-hyakunijūnana Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Eimai Division (英邁兵団, Eimai Heidan). It was formed on 16 January 1945 in Hunchun as a triangular division. It was a part of the eight simultaneously created divisions including the 121st, 122nd, 123rd, 124th, 125th, 126th, 127th and 128th Divisions. The nucleus for the formation was the 9th Border Guards Group and some personnel from the 112th Division.
| 127th Division | |
|---|---|
| 第127師団 | |
| Active | 1945–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 3rd Army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 13130 |
| Garrison/HQ | Helong (Pataohotzu) |
| Nickname(s) | Eimai division |
| Engagements | Soviet invasion of Manchuria |
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