PLA 59th Division of the 20th Army Actions

PLA 59th Infantry Division Consists of the Following Units
175th Regiment
176th Regiment
177th Regiment
Action Taken in North Korea during Oct. to Dec. 1950

In contact with 7th Marine Regiment southwest of Yudam-ni 23 Nov, later defended Toktong Pass. They ordered the 59th Division to cut the road south of Yudam-ni and hold Toktong Pass. By December 2nd at Yudam-ni the 59th Division was out of action due to casualties.

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