49th Guards Rifle Division
| 49th Guards Rifle Division (13 October 1942 – 22 October 1945) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942–1945 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Red Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Stalingrad Second Jassy–Kishinev Offensive Siege of Budapest Vienna Offensive |
| Decorations |
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| Battle honours | Kherson |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Vasily Margelov |
The 49th Guards Rifle Division was an infantry division of the Red Army. The division was formed in October 1942 from the 2nd Guards Motor Rifle Division.