86th Division (1st Formation)(People's Republic of China)
The 86th Division was created in February 1949 under the Regulation of the Redesignations of All Organizations and Units of the Army, issued by Central Military Commission on November 1, 1948, basing on the 32nd Brigade, 11th Column of the Huadong Field Army formed in May 1947.
The division was a part with 29th Corps. It took part in several major battles during the Chinese Civil War, including Lianshui Campaign, Huaihai Campaign, Shanghai Campaign, Fuzhou Campaign and Zhangxia Campaign.
The division was composed of 256th, 257th and 258th Infantry Regiments.
In June 1950, Artillery Regiment, 86th Division was activated.
In October the division was transferred to PLAAF control after 29th Corps' disbandment.
In February 1951 the division was inactivated:
