The division was awarded the Honorary Revolutionary Red Banner for its actions during the wars in 1929. In September 1939, it fought in the Soviet invasion of Poland and was then sent to Lithuania under the Soviet–Lithuanian Mutual Assistance Treaty. After Operation Barbarossa, the division fought in the Baltic Operation and the Leningrad Strategic Defensive.
The unit received the Honorary Revolutionary Red Banner for its efforts during the conflicts of 1929. In September 1939, it took part in the Soviet invasion of Poland and was subsequently sent to Lithuania as per the Soviet–Lithuanian Mutual Assistance Agreement. After Operation Barbarossa, the division participated in the Baltic Campaign and the Leningrad Defensive.