Initially, the 149th division was mostly garrisoning Qiqihar. One battalion of the 386th infantry regiment was in Yi'an County, two other battalions of the 386th infantry regiment - in Bei'an. Also, one platoon of the 274th infantry regiment was deployed in Nehe.[1]
Although the division was relatively well equipped by rifles, the heavy weapons were deficient. In particular, it had absolutely no artillery.[2]Kwantung Army has estimated combat efficiency of the 149th division to be 15% of the nominal.
The 149th division was disarmed 23 August 1945 without seeing any action during Soviet invasion of Manchuria.[3] Majority of soldiers have then deserted or were hastily discharged before remainder of 4480 were taken prisoner in Hailin 27 August 1945 and sent to Siberian labour camps. Some officers have returned to Japan in 1947.
