30th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
| 30th Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943 - 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | reserve |
| Garrison/HQ | Pyongyang |
| Nickname(s) | Panther Division |
| Engagements | Battle of Leyte Battle of Mindanao |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Gyosaku Morozumi |
The 30th Division (第30師団, Dai-sanjū Shidan) was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call sign was the Panther division (豹兵団, Hyō-heidan). The 30th Division was formed on 14 May 1943 as a triangular division in Pyongyang. The 30th division was not recruited but rather assembled from the infantry regiments detached from the other units.