9th Division (Singapore)

The 9th Singapore Division/Infantry commonly known as 9th Division is a combined arms division of the Singapore Army.

9th Singapore Division/Infantry
Founded1 October 1978
Country Singapore
BranchSingapore Army
TypeCombined Arms
Garrison/HQSelarang Camp
Motto(s)Forging Ahead
Commanders
Commander, 9th Division/
Chief Infantry Officer
BG Chua Jin Kiat
Notable
commanders
BG Chia Choon Hoong
BG Lim Hock Yu
Chan Chun Sing
Neo Kian Hong
Lim Chuan Poh

History

The 9th Singapore Division was formed on 1 October 1978 as a reserve division to manage and train National Service units. On 31 March 1992, 9th Singapore Division became a combined arms division as part of the SAF's reorganisation. On 17 August 2004, 9th Singapore Division and HQ Infantry were merged to form Headquarters 9th Singapore Division/Infantry.[1][2]

References

  1. "Army News November 2010" (PDF). Singapore Army. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
  2. "9th Division". Ministry of Defence Singapore. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
Bibliography
  • Huxley, Tim (2000). Defending the Lion City: the Armed Forces of Singapore. Allen & Unwin Pty LTD. ISBN 1-86508-118-3.
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