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| 136th Rifle Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1939–1945 |
| Country |  Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | .svg){kind=small} Red Army |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
The 136th Rifle Division was a division in the Red Army during World War II. It was formed three times.
1st Formation
1939 – February 1942: On 22 June 1941 it was part of the 23rd Rifle Corps of the Transcaucasian Military District. Redesignated 15th Guards Rifle Division in 1942.
2nd Formation
Main article: 63rd Guards Rifle Division- February 1942 – January 1943: Formed from the 8th Rifle Brigade. Redesignated 63rd Guards Rifle Division on January 19, 1943.
3rd Formation
February 1943 – May 1945: Formed February 1943. The division disbanded in summer 1945 as part of the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany.
References
- Dr Leo Niehorster, Administrative Order of Battle, Transcaucasus Military District, 22 June 1941
- "Стрелковые 136-150 |" [Rifle 136-150]. myfront.in.ua (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2016-01-31. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
