38th Infantry Division (Russian Empire)

The 38th Infantry Division (Russian Empire) was an infantry formation of the Imperial Russian Army. It existed from the late 19th century through World War I and the subsequent Russian Civil War. Like other divisions in the Imperial Russian Army, its composition and organization could vary somewhat over time, but typically it would consist of four infantry regiments, an artillery brigade, and supporting units.

The division participated in World War I, serving on the Eastern Front against the Central Powers. Specific battles and campaigns in which the 38th Infantry Division was involved varied depending on the period of the war, the strategic situation, and troop deployments. As part of the wider Russian war effort, the division would have experienced the significant logistical challenges, equipment shortages, and leadership issues that plagued the Imperial Russian Army during the conflict.

Following the collapse of the Russian Empire and the onset of the Russian Civil War, the fate of the 38th Infantry Division is less clearly documented in readily available sources. It's likely that, like many units of the old Imperial Army, it fragmented, dissolved, or was absorbed into other fighting forces involved in the conflict (e.g., the Red Army or the White Armies). Soldiers would have either returned to their homes, joined other military formations, or become casualties of the war. Detailed records of its final disposition are often scarce.