The 34th Guards Rifle Division was originally formed on 29 August 1942 from the 7th Airborne Corps in the Moscow Military District.

In April 1943, it was transferred to the 5th Shock Army, which later became part of the 4th Ukrainian Front.

In November 1944 it was finally transferred to the 4th Guards Army, which it was part of for the rest of the war.

[4] The division was disbanded in May 1946 with the 31st Guards Rifle Corps in the Central Group of Forces.

[5] On 6 August 1942:[6] The following officers commanded the division during World War II:[7]