51st Division (1st Formation) (People's Republic of China)

The 51st Division (1st Formation) was a military formation of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of the People's Republic of China. It was formed in February 1949, under the control of the 17th Army Corps. Its predecessor was the 1st Column of the 1st Field Army Independent 1st Brigade, formed in 1948.

During its initial formation, the 51st Division was composed of the 151st, 152nd, and 153rd Regiments. Its initial mission involved consolidating areas newly liberated by the PLA in Northwest China.

The division participated in various campaigns and operations during the Chinese Civil War. After the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, it was involved in internal security and construction duties.

Specific details regarding its later deployments, structure, equipment, and disbandment (if applicable) are not readily available in publicly accessible sources. Further research utilizing Chinese-language military archives and publications would be necessary for a more comprehensive understanding of the division's history and contributions. Information about its commanders, significant battles participated in, and eventual fate is limited in English-language open source intelligence.