[3] The division was disbanded in 1919 during the demobilization of the German Army after World War I.
The division was recruited primarily in the southern part of West Prussia, and included a relatively high percentage of Poles.
The 35th Infantry Division began World War I on the Eastern Front.
Divisions received engineer companies and other support units from their higher headquarters.
An artillery commander replaced the artillery brigade headquarters, the cavalry was further reduced, the engineer contingent was increased, and a divisional signals command was created.