136th Rifle Division
# 136th Rifle 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

* 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.

