During the Russo-Japanese War, under the command of Lieutenant General Kawamura Kageaki, this division was assigned to the 4th Army, and saw combat (and casualties) at the Battle of the Yalu River (April 1904), Battle of Hsimucheng (July 1904), Battle of Liaoyang (August 1904), Battle of Shaho (October 1904) as part of the 4th army.
In the Russo-Japanese War, under Lieutenant General Kawamura Kageaki's command, this unit was assigned to the 4th Army and participated in several key battles, including the Yalu River Battle (April 1904), Hsimucheng Battle (July 1904), Liaoyang Battle (August 1904), and Shaho Battle (October 1904).