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Philippine Scouts at Fort William McKinley firing a 37mm anti-tank gun in training. The Philippine Scouts (Filipino: Maghahanap ng Pilipinas/Hukbong Maghahanap ng Pilipinas) was a military organization of the United States Army from 1901 until after the end of World War II.
World War II First Line of Defense Memorial (Dinalupihan, Bataan, Philippines). Historical Marker (January 6, 1942 -Jose Calugas was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor ). On January 16, 1942, his unit was covering the withdrawal of a portion of the U.S. Army Forces Far East (USAFFE), with the 26th Cavalry Regiment of the Philippine Scouts ...
On 9 April 1942, during World War II, the organization surrendered to the Japanese. The department and its sub-units were predominantly under the command of American officers, including an American general, while the majority of the troops were enlisted Filipinos, known as the Philippine Scouts (PS).
The 26th Cavalry Regiment, consisting mostly of Philippine Scouts, was the last U.S. cavalry regiment to engage in horse-mounted warfare. When Troop G encountered Japanese forces at the village of Morong on 16 January 1942, Lieutenant Edwin P. Ramsey ordered, for that time, the last cavalry charge in American history.
Philippine Army personnel of World War II (1 C, 12 P) Pages in category "Filipino military personnel of World War II" The following 54 pages are in this category, out of 54 total.
American khaki cotton summer uniform/trousers (1935-1942) M1940 blue denim work uniform/trousers (1935-1942) American mustard wool uniform/trousers (1942-1946) U.S. Army M-1943 uniform/trousers (1943-1946) American M-1937 woolen trousers (1942-1946) American M-1937 OD wool trousers (1942-1946) American HBT trousers (1942-1946) Military shorts
Valeriano Ibañez Abello (1913–2000) was a Filipino civilian who was given the Philippine Legion of Honor for his efforts during World War II to aid the US Navy against the Japanese. He is most remembered today in Boy Scouting literature.
On January 30, 1945, during World War II, United States Army Rangers, Alamo Scouts, and Filipino guerrillas liberated more than 511 from the POW camp. [ 5 ] Under the command of Captain (later promoted Major) Juan Pajota, who coordinated support, this force was responsible for the roadblock at the Cabu River bridge that totally destroyed the ...