| 3rd Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1965-present |
| Allegiance |  Vietnam |
| Branch | People's Army of Vietnam |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Bình Định Province (September 1965 - July 1976) Hà Bắc Province (July 1976 - July 1978) Lạng Sơn Province (since July 1978) |
| Nickname(s) | Yellow Star Division |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Giáp Văn Cương Võ Thứ |
The 3rd Infantry Division also known as the Yellow Star Division is a division of the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN), first formed from Viet Cong (VC) and PAVN units in September 1965. The first commanding officer and political officer of division were Colonel Giáp Văn Cương and Colonel Đặng Hòa respectively.[4]:chapter 3
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