137th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
The 137th Division (第137師団, Dai-hyakusanjūnana Shidan) was an infantry division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Fuyoku Division (扶翼兵団, Fuyoku Heidan). It was formed 10 July 1945 in North Hamgyong Province as a triangular division. It was a part of the 8 simultaneously created divisions batch comprising 134th, 135th, 136th, 137th, 138th, 139th, 148th and 149th divisions. The nucleus for the formation was the small parts detached from the 79th division.
| 137th Division | |
|---|---|
| 第137師団 | |
| Active | 1945–1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | 34th army |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 10000 |
| Garrison/HQ | North Hamgyong Province |
| Nickname(s) | Fuyoku division |
| Engagements | none |
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